
Lack of opportunity isn't the problem - inequality is
New research suggests that inequality of opportunity is playing a key role in the relationship between income inequality and economic growth.
Christian Ebeke is the IMF’s Deputy Resident Representative to the European Union, based in Brussels. He previously worked in the IMF’s European Department, on the euro area team, focusing on structural reform issues. He has undertaken numerous other assignments, including working on the fiscal sector in the Poland team, and reviewing program countries in the Strategy and Policy Review Department. Mr. Ebeke has published papers on a wide range of topics, including structural reforms, macroeconomic stability, international finance, fiscal policy, governance, and international migration. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Auvergne in France and joined the IMF in 2011.
New research suggests that inequality of opportunity is playing a key role in the relationship between income inequality and economic growth.
Los estudios del FMI examinan el envejecimiento de los trabajadores de la zona euro, y el posible impacto en la productividad.
IMF research examines the euro area's ageing workforce, and the potential impact on productivity.
The IMF looks at small business, debt and eurozone investment.