What do the Danes know about inequality? Reviving and old, but unresolved, debate from across the Atlantic

Abstract

Recently, a prominent Danish union boasted that the level of inequality in Denmark has become obscene (3F, 2019). To contribute with scientific, evidence-based conclusions to the above statement, this thesis will attempt to explore how the Danish population truly assess and prefer the distribution of wealth in Denmark. The results indicate a preference among the Danish respondents to reside in a country that is generally more equal, than the one they believe to reside in, a finding that has been supported by comparable research on different populations. Additionally, in opposition with common beliefs and relevant theoretical contributions, this thesis finds a range of similarities between how Danes and Americans assess and prefer the distribution of wealth in their respective countries. Lastly, recommendations for future research is presented.

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