People are supportive of interventions to reduce income differences, particularly where they perceive high inequality and low social mobility
People’s demand for redistribution is less than their concern for income disparities
Concern over income disparities has increased in recent decades
Perceived earnings disparities have increased substantially over time
The belief in hard work for getting ahead in life grew in the two decades up to the global financial crisis, but seems to be receding
Concern over income disparities correlates closely with demand for government redistribution
The preferred type of inequality-reducing policies depends on combinations of perceptions over inequality and lack of equal opportunity
For some people, the greatest responsibility in reducing income differences lies with private companies, trade unions or individuals themselves
People’s perceptions of income inequality are widely dispersed
People disagree more than 30 years ago on the extent of earnings disparities