When we think about inequality, differences in how much people earn are often at the forefront of our minds. But most workers are employed by firms - how productive these firms are and how much they pay are central to the economic well-being of workers.

In this video, John Van Reenan takes us through the latest research on firms in the UK - and looks at their impact on inequality.

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    Authors

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    John Van Reenen

    Explainer details

    DOI
    10.1920/ex.ifs.2024.0073
    Publisher
    IFS

    Suggested citation

    Van Reenen, J. (2022). How do firms impact inequality? [Explainer] IFS. Available at: https://ifs.org.uk/articles/how-do-firms-impact-inequality (accessed: 13 January 2025).

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