R-Charts in LISSY X: A Short Guide
This example of R code allows users to easily import and clean LIS and LWS data as well as to produce some basic indicators and charts in LISSY.
News
New access to the harmonised ERF-LIS Database through LISSY
The new harmonised ERF-LIS Database is now accessible through LISSY
Why Is Old-Age Poverty on the Rise in Lithuania? A First Look at the Annual LIS Data Series for 2009-2017
Using the soon to be released annual LIS data series from Lithuania for 2009-2017, Gintare takes a closer look at the poverty trends among the elderly and identifies some of the factors behind these trends.
Still the Lands of Equality? On the Heterogeneity of Individual Factor Income Shares in the Nordics
Following Ranaldi’s ICI index, Roberto Iacono and Elisa Palagi study how the heterogeneity in the factor income shares of individuals compares in the Nordic countries.
The Role of Inheritance on Wealth Inequality: A Machine Learning Approach
Pedro Salas Rojo and Juan Gabriel Rodríguez use Machine Learning techniques to explore the role of any inheritances received in shaping wealth distribution in five OECD countries.
LISSY Upgrade – New Graphing Functionality!
Launch of a new version of LISSY which includes a fully web-based interface and graphing functionalities.
Khan Academy includes LIS Data in their tutorials (in partnership with the New York Times)
LIS data included in Khan Academy tutorial!
Ninth call for the InGRID-2 Visiting Grants is Now Open!
Ninth call for the InGRID-2 Visiting Grants is Now Open. Deadline for application is May 1, 2020.
The 2020 LIS Summer Workshop is cancelled!
Due to the current outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19), the 2020 LIS Summer Workshop has been cancelled.
Why is inequality in South Africa higher than in Germany?
Carlos Gradín showcases common inequality measures (Gini & Mean Log Deviation) decomposed by different social strata.