Does equality lead to fraternity?

Andrew Leigh

doi:10.1016/j.econlet.2006.04.003

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 language	English
Pages (from-to)	121-125
Number of pages	5
Journal	Economics Letters
Volume	93
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econlet.2006.04.003
Publication status	Published - Oct 2006

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title = "Does equality lead to fraternity?",

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.",

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