21210405 - Economics of inequality

The course aims to provide advanced knowledge on the topic of inequality, under the aspect of theoretical models and empirical evidence. In particular, the course is focused on the mechanisms of unequal growth and inequality between countries; distributive justice and income distribution; inequality in the labor market; the impact of climate change on employment and wages. The lessons will be dedicated to the analysis of theoretical models, with attention to empirical methods of estimation and evaluation of policies. The lessons will be carried out by comparing theoretical and empirical analyzes relating to advanced countries and developing contexts.