Regional Variation in Inequality of Educational Opportunity across Europe

A large body of literature documents cross-national variation in the level inequality educational opportunity (IEO) among children from different social backgrounds. By contrast, relatively little attention has been given to extent which IEO varies within counties and across regions. On basis data European Social Survey, authors map regions Europe show that substantially counties. This visualization heterogeneity countries highlights need for researchers policy makers extend current focus on differences investigate address at regional level. The raises important questions with respect contours, causes, consequences cross-regional IEO.