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  • Socioeconomic studies
  • Disability research
  • Public policy analysis

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  • Rising income inequality and policies for disability rights and inclusion are key societal concerns.
  • Understanding income inequality trends among different demographic groups is crucial for effective policy-making.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine income inequality trends in the United States from 1981-2018, specifically comparing households with and without work limitations.
  • To assess the progressivity of government transfers and disability payments for these groups.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the March Supplement of the Current Population Survey.
  • Employed the work limitation disability measure.
  • Estimated decomposable Generalized Entropy measures of income inequality and transfer progressivity.

Main Results:

  • Households with work limitations experienced income inequality approximately 30% higher than those without.
  • Both groups saw a similar 70% increase in income inequality from 1981 to 2018.
  • Government transfers and disability payments became more progressive for households with limitations, but not for others.

Conclusions:

  • Income inequality is significantly higher and rising for households with work limitations compared to other households.
  • Policies promoting economic and social participation for persons with disabilities may have helped mitigate rising inequality trends.
  • Integrating disability considerations into income inequality research and policy is essential.