The Research Handbook on Intergenerational Inequality is motivated by a core question in social science: to what extent does one’s family background and childhood experience predict success in life? Bringing together experts in their respective fields from across the globe, this innovative Research Handbook provides a comprehensive multidisciplinary account of the rich research on intergenerational inequality, focusing on its origins in sociology and economics.
Edited by:
- Elina Kilpi-Jakonen, Associate Professor of Sociology, INVEST Research Flagship Centre, University of Turku, Finland
- Jo Blanden, Professor of Economics, University of Surrey, UK
- Jani Erola, Professor of Sociology, INVEST Research Flagship Centre, University of Turku, Finland
- Lindsey Macmillan, Professor of Economics, UCL Centre for Education Policy and Equalising Opportunities, University College London, UK