Inequality in earnings and adverse shocks in early adulthood (English)

The inequality of opportunity theory postulates that achievement gaps arising because of factors beyond the individual's control are morally unacceptable and should therefore be compensated by society. These factors or circumstances range from the individual's social background to adverse shocks. Most studies have focused on the contribution of social background and genetic and other childhood-related circumstances to inequality of opportunity. Borrowing...

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Adoho,Franck M.;

Tien,Ndjore Bienvenue;
Document Date
2018/08/03
Document Type
Policy Research Working Paper
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WPS8538
Volume No
1
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1
Country
Africa,
Region
Africa,
Disclosure Date
2018/08/03
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Disclosed
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Inequality in earnings and adverse shocks in early adulthood
Keywords
inequality of opportunity

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Adoho,Franck M.; Tien,Ndjore Bienvenue.

Inequality in earnings and adverse shocks in early adulthood (English). Policy Research working paper|no. WPS 8538 Washington, D.C. : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/672161533317723627

Inequality in earnings and adverse shocks in early adulthood (English)

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