The distribution of household income 1977 to 2006/07, IN Economic and Labour Market Review, Vol 2 No 12 Dec 2008, pp18-31

Analyses the way in which the distribution of household income in the UK changed between 1977 and 2007. Outlines macro-economic changes over those thirty years. Analyses trends in the growth, sources and distribution of household income. Highlights a substantial increase in income inequality in the 1980s but relatively little change since 1992. Details total income and source of income by income quintile group (each fifth from lowest earning to highest earning). Details the composition of each quintile group by household type. Identifies changes in the composition of income distribution. Discusses the incomes of, and income inequality among, retired and non-retired households. Includes statistics showing changes to the source of income for retired households.

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