Between-Class Earnings Inequality in 30 European Countries

Abstract This article studies earnings inequality between social classes across 30 European countries. Class in is found the board although there are some exceptions. However, degree of class varies strongly countries being larger Western and Southern smaller Eastern Northern Furthermore, we find that differences composition terms observed characteristics associated with account for a substantial proportion these between-class differences. Differences returns to education other play less role. In all respects sizeable cross-national variation. points important how structured by class.