Income Inequality in Switzerland: Extent Underestimated

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How big is the gap between rich and poor in Switzerland? Official statistics on income inequality provide an answer. A study by the Bern University of Applied Sciences and the University of Bern has now compared the previous survey methods with tax data. This revealed considerable discrepancies. Determining the extent of income inequality is a difficult undertaking that places high demands on science. Many countries have designed their own surveys for this purpose. By means of regularly conducted sample surveys, experts can examine the development of income distribution. In Switzerland, the Household Budget Survey (HABE) is often used for this purpose.
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