We use archaeological data on house sizes to generate estimates for economic inequality and economic growth from near …

We use archaeological data on house sizes to generate estimates for economic inequality and economic growth from near …

The relationship between economic inequality and violent crime is usually equated with rational choice or strain theory … are analogous. Multilevel data for 66 cities located across the U.S. are analyzed to evaluate whether economic inequality …, strain theory makes no such prediction. Results cast doubt on rational choice theory because economic inequality fails to …

the specific disasters considered, and that these heterogeneous effects work through two key mechanisms: economic … inequality and trust in public institutions. First, they can exacerbate inequality by reducing government revenue, increasing …

the specific disasters considered, and that these heterogeneous effects work through two key mechanisms: economic … inequality and trust in public institutions. First, they can exacerbate inequality by reducing government revenue, increasing …

conditions worsens at a time of rising economic inequality. Households differ in age, beliefs and income, and the scale of …