Rising income inequality in the 1990s: An exploration of three data
sources
by Marc Frenette, David A. Green and Garnett Picot
Business and Labour Market Analysis Division
Analytical Studies Branch research paper series, No. 219
Context
Given the major restructuring in income transfer programs over the
1990s,
it is important to have a clear understanding of the evolution of income
inequality over the period. Yet, trends in family income inequality
are largely undocumented in the 1990s.
Objectives
This study investigates trends in family income inequality over the
last two decades, with particular attention paid to the largely undocumented
1990s. This study attempts to paint a picture of inequality trends over
the 1990s from three distinct data sources: survey data, tax data, and
Census data.
Findings
While all three sources point to an increase in income inequality over
the last decade, there are differences regarding the magnitude and timing
of the increase. Furthermore, there are large differences in the extent
of inequality across the three data sources at any point in time.
Data Sources: SCF-SLID, 1980-2000; Census, 1980-2000, T1FF, 1992-2000.
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