Wealth and inequality in the rich world: Trends and causes

1 April 2026

Daniel Waldenström, researcher at IFN and chairman of the Swedish Economic Association, discussed economic inequality in advanced economies with Gabriel Zucman, Paris School of Economics, with a particular focus on Sweden.

Also participating in the panel were Elinor Odeberg, chief economist at the think tank Arena Idé, and Andreas Bergh, associate professor of economics at Lund University and welfare researcher at IFN. The conversation was moderated by Mia Odabas.

The seminar took place on March 31 at Stockholm University and was organized by the Swedish Economic Association.

Link to the seminar (in English).