This project aims to develop econometric approaches for identifying opportunity gaps in Australia and other developed countries. Inequality of opportunity arises when the birth lottery or external factors in later life, rather than personal efforts, determine a person’s chances of economic success. A high level of inequality of opportunity holds people back from realising their potential and from contributing productively to society. The project will focus on the effect of inequality of opportunity on income, health and education with special emphasis placed on Indigenous and migrant populations. The findings should help formulate cost-efficient policy interventions aimed at levelling the economic playing field.

Total amount: $240,500.00

Project members

Prasada Rao

Emeritus Professor Prasada Rao

Emeritus Professor

 

Professor KK Tang

Professor KK Tang

Professor

School of Economics

Honorary Professor Pravin Trivedi

Honorary Professor Pravin Trivedi

Honorary Professor