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Inequality of Opportunity in Australia (2017-2021)

Abstract

Inequality of opportunity arises when a person¿s chances of economic success are largely determined by the birth lottery, or external factors in later life, rather than by personal efforts. A high level of inequality of opportunity holds people back from realising their potential and from contributing productively to society. This project will develop new econometric approaches for identifying opportunity gaps in Australia and other developed countries. The project will focus on the impact of inequality of opportunity on income, health and education outcomes with special emphasis placed on Indigenous and migrant populations. The findings will help formulate cost-efficient policy interventions for levelling the economic playing field.

Experts

Emeritus Professor Prasada Rao

Affiliate of Centre for Efficiency and Productivity Analysis
Centre for Efficiency and Productivity Analysis
Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Emeritus Professor
School of Economics
Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Prasada Rao
Prasada Rao

Professor KK Tang

Professor
School of Economics
Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
KK Tang
KK Tang