We’re Bad at Measuring Inequality—Here’s Why That Matters
HBR IdeaCast4 Jan 2022

We’re Bad at Measuring Inequality—Here’s Why That Matters

Stefanie Stantcheva, economist at Harvard University, founded the Social Economics Lab to study inequality, our feelings about it, and how policies influence it. She says when we estimate how much money our colleagues make or how much taxes impact us, we are often very far off from the truth. Her research also shows that our misconceptions are often linked to political beliefs. She argues that we need to be more aware of the realities of inequality if we want to create better economic opportunities.

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