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World Inequality Database

Target GroupMaster, PhDResource TypeToolDomainEquity and Opportunity of DistributionDuration2h to ≤ 4hAuthorWid.World
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WID.world is an open-access database and visualization platform providing historical and contemporary inequality data for global and national income and wealth trends. It allows exploration of distribution by quantiles, demographic splits, historical timelines, and comparative metrics, enabling a nuanced understanding of inequality across time and space.

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Integrate into economics, sociology, or sustainability courses to explore inequality metrics. Assign students to generate charts, analyze trends, and compare countries. Facilitate projects investigating links between inequality and sustainability goals. Teach data literacy by interpreting differences in income and wealth distributions. Use class debates or policy memos to explore inequality’s role in sustainable development.

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Demonstrate effective usage while encouraging experimentation and adaptation. Students should develop technical competencies and understand appropriate applications for different contexts. Use tools to enhance learning capabilities while building confidence with professional resources and methodologies.

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      • Management
      • Finance, banking, insurance
      • Marketing and advertising
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      • Critical thinking
      • Self-awareness
      • Collaboration
      • Normative awareness
      • Anticipatory thinking
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