income

Using data on 513 million workers worldwide, we show that location plays a major role in shaping earnings – and that better allocation of workers across cities could raise incomes, especially in developing countries.

Over a 16-year period, the Brazilian government more than doubled the real minimum wage. During the same time frame, earnings inequality decreased substantially

Sharp reductions in violent crime in Colombia led to substantial increments in firm production, firm creation, and higher real income for local workers

Evidence from the housing market suggests inequality is being substantially underestimated in Egypt, by about 33%