Does equality lead to fraternity?

Andrew Leigh*

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    Abstract

    Several cross-country studies have observed a negative correlation between inequality and interpersonal trust. Using data from 59 countries, I instrument for inequality using the relative size of the mature-aged cohort, and find that a rise in inequality reduces trust.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)121-125
    Number of pages5
    JournalEconomics Letters
    Volume93
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Oct 2006

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