IV. The Distribution of Wealth in the UK

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The fourth Birmingham Policy Commission is exploring dimensions of the distribution of wealth in the UK, reviewing existing knowledge on wealth inequality, and questioning the extent to which inequality of wealth is a problem

Read about the background and context for the Commission

Find out who the Commissioners are

 

The Policy Commission on Wealth was launched at the Conservative Party Conference on 9th October 2012

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Public Debates about the Distribution of Wealth

16th May 2013, Westminster

16.30 - 18.00 

A public debate will be held in in London will test key Policy Commission findings and recommendations, focussing on national policy questions.

More details

Places are limited. Please contact Sonia Large  if you would like to register to attend.

9th June 2013, University of Birmingham

14.00 - 15.00

On Sunday 9th June, the Commission is hosting a public debate about wealth at the University's Community Open Day. Lively discussions will cover issues including taxation, the deserving and undeserving wealthy and incentives for entrepreneurs

 

   

Evidence from Witnesses 

Read the responses from witnesses to the Commission's Questions

Latest:

Professor Chris Evans, Australian School of Business                        1st February 2013

Resolution Foundation evidence  21st January 2013

 

Written Evidence submitted to the Commission

In response to the Commission's call for evidence, some organisations have submitted written evidence (existing reports or academic papers). These can be viewed here.

 

CHASM

The Centre for Household Assets and Savings Management, researches the role of assets in people's lives.

 

 

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