of other contributions to well-being, including those of household wealth. Wealth is important in providing security and …. We find, however, that it is precisely in the latter countries where household wealth is the lowest, both in absolute and …

We estimate the level and distribution of global household wealth. The levels of assets and debts for 39 countries are … measured using household balance sheet and survey data centred on the year 2000. The determinants of mean financial assets, non … lacking direct evidence. Data on the pattern of household distribution of wealth are assembled for 20 countries, which …