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What similarities between siblings tell us about inequality in the U.S.


Abstract: The author finds that about half of earnings inequality in the U.S. can be explained by family and community influences during childhood. He also finds that these influences have become more important in recent decades.

Keywords: Brothers and sisters; Income; Wages;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Part of Series: Chicago Fed Letter

Publication Date: 2004

Issue: Dec

Order Number: 209