Dados is one of the most widely-read social sciences journals in Latin America. Created in 1966, it publishes innovative works, originating from academic research, by Brazilian and foreign authors. Edited by IESP-UERJ, it aims to reconcile scientific rigor and academic excellence with an emphasis on public debate based on the analysis of substantive issues of society and politics.
Dados vol. 58 n. 1 Rio de Janeiro jan./mar. 2015
Abstract
This article presents a first estimate of the concentration of income among the richest in Brazil calculated based on income tax return statements between 2006 and 2012. The main inequality measurements are the fractions of the total income appropriated by the 0.1%, 1% and 5% richest. The results are tested and compared with that of household surveys. The article concludes that income data reveals concentration at the top that is substantially greater than other sources and, in general terms, remained stable in the period analyzed.
Keywords: income inequality, high income, rich, income tax
The Upper Tip of Income Distribution in Brazil: First Estimates with Income Data and a Comparison with Household Surveys (2006-2012)
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