Sibling similarity in income: A life course perspective

Sibling similarity in income is a measure of the omnibus effect family and community background on income. We estimate sibling accumulated over life course (ages 18 to 60) demonstrate that previous research has underestimated Using high-quality Swedish register data, we find accumulated, lifetime be much higher than measured short number years. In addition, test theories predicting variation course. that, contrary predictions derived from model cumulative advantage, largely stable Sister correlations are lower brother but differences diminish across cohorts. also same amount socioeconomically advantaged disadvantaged families. conclude by discussing importance using for understanding trends mechanisms underlying