Inequality

Inflation inequality in the European Union and its drivers

Why do patriarchal systems survive?

In this podcast episode, we explore how the patriarchy intersects with economy, society and polity.

Uptake and inequality of telework dashboard

A dashboard that monitors the uptake and inequality of telework in the EU across countries, years, occupations and socio-demographic groups.

Economy: Inflation peaking, recession looming?

In 2023 we might see positive economic surprises in Europe: better-than-expected growth and lower-than-expected inflation.

Does inflation hit the poor hardest everywhere?

Low-income households suffer most from high inflation, but in some European Union countries the inflation burden is felt more equally than others.

The sometimes puzzling differences in transatlantic earnings growth

Low-skill workers have seen faster wage growth than high-skill workers in many EU countries, contrary to the United States.

Inequality across the atlantic

A conversation about inequality developments in the European Union and United States in light of the changing nature of jobs

Do LGBTQIA+ people face EU labour market discrimination?

Labour-market data on LGBTQIA+ people is limited, but there is some evidence that those in same-sex partnerships experience discrimination.

A gender perspective on artificial intelligence and jobs: The vicious cycle of digital inequality

How do gender stereotypes and gendered work segregation, and digitalisation and automation, result in a vicious cycle of digital gender inequality?

The European Renewal: Making the most of pandemic recovery

COVID-19 remains dangerous, but if Europe can continue its unprecedented fiscal co-operation the crisis could give way to a new era of prosperity.

Closing the gender gap for self-employed women in the European Union

Self-employed women are at a wealth disadvantage, according to ECB household finance data, and thus have more to gain from policies that spur saving.

An individual tax on fuel consumption is an effective, flexible and sustainable solution to combat inflation

Can working solo be good for entrepreneurs?

The self-employed are a diverse group, but they can help us better understand the drivers of well-being at work and help design better policies.

Job quality is about more than working conditions

What is job quality and why does it matter?

Is the workforce ready for the jobs of the future? Data-informed skills and training foresight

For many newly emerging jobs, labour-market mismatches prevail as workers and firms are unable to apply precise occupation taxonomies and training lag