Income inequality increased in most, but not all OECD countries
Inequality increased in most countries over the long term, but recently fell in some high-inequality countries
The integration of trade and financial markets and technological progress grew rapidly, especially from the mid-1990s
Product and labour market regulations and institutions became weaker
Levels of earnings inequality are much higher when part-timers and self-employed are accounted for
Hours worked declined more among lower-wage workers
Demographic changes were less important than labour market trends in explaining changes in household earnings distribution
Capital income became a greater source of household income, but mainly in rich households
Market incomes are distributed much more unequally than net incomes
While market income inequality rose, redistribution through tax/transfers became less effective in many countries