How Much Scope for a Mobility Paradox? The Relationship between Social and Income Mobility in Sweden

It is often pointed out that conclusions about intergenerational (parent–child) mobility can differ depending on whether we base them on studies of class or income. We analyze empirically the degree of overlap in income and social mobility; we demonstrate mathematically the nature of their relations...

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Main Authors: Richard Breen, Carina Mood, Jan O. Jonsson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Society for Sociological Science 2016-02-01
Series:Sociological Science
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Online Access:https://www.sociologicalscience.com/articles-v3-3-39/