There is a strong positive association between equality and development over the long run — that's what this new study based on our historical series available on wid.world is clearly showing. Key findings in thread 🧵(1/9)👇

Does #equality promote #inclusion and #productivity, or hinder #growth❓ 🔴Our new study revisits this long-running debate — finding a strong positive link between equality and development over the long run. Read more▶️ wid.world/news-article...

With L. Bauluz, P. Brassac, @jonasdietrich.bsky.social @cmtneztt.bsky.social @gatonievas.bsky.social @moritzoder.bsky.social , @alisodano.bsky.social @anmol-smnch.bsky.social, we constructed the first global database of wealth accumulation covering 1800–2025. It covers 85–90% of world GDP.

🔴 🌐First global database of wealth accumulation covering 1800–2025 now available 👇 wid.world/news-article... @cmtneztt.bsky.social @thomaspiketty.bsky.social @alisodano.bsky.social @anmol-smnch.bsky.social @jonasdietrich.bsky.social @gatonievas.bsky.social

Adieu Pepe Mujica, merci pour tout le courage que tu nous as donné, merci pour l'exemple que tu as donné, merci pour la leçon de vie qu'est ta mort choisie. Adieu Pepe. Tu marches avec la lumière de notre combat.

Lanzamos el @labdeoportunidades.bsky.social , un centro de investigación dedicado al estudio de la movilidad social y desigualdad en España usando big data Este Lab es fruto de una colaboración única entre el @oppinsights.bsky.social de Harvard, @wid.world,la FFG y @futurepolicylab.bsky.social

☕Take a break. Flip through our Activity Report ▶️ indd.adobe.com/view/00786bf... Last year was a milestone for global #taxjustice - thx to great collaborations with @taxobservatory.bsky.social @taxjustice.net @icrict.bsky.social... Thx to all WID Fellows for advancing research on #inequality👏 🧵

Today in our internal seminar, Thomas Bézy presented on real estate wealth inequality and exposure to natural hazards. As climate disasters become costlier, understanding who bears the risk is key to shaping effective adaptation and insurance policies.

I am delighted to welcome Bina Agarwal to @pse.bsky.social tomorrow and honoured to present her with this award, along with @lucaschancel.bsky.social and Eloi Laurent. There's still time to register - join us!