Authors
Jonathan Cribb
Associate Director
Jonathan is an Associate Director and Head of Retirement, Savings and Ageing sector, focusing on pensions, savings and later-life economic activity.
Explainer details
- Publisher
- IFS
Suggested citation
Cribb, J. (2018). Living standards and income inequality [Explainer] IFS. Available at: https://ifs.org.uk/articles/living-standards-and-income-inequality (accessed: 20 May 2024).
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