New perspectives on global inequality throughout history

Abstract

This chapter provides an introduction to, and summary of, the contents of this book. It outlines the aim of the project and provides an overview of the indicators covered, comparing them with those used in the OECD Better Life Initiative. The chapter also presents the criteria used through the report to assess the quality of the indicators used and discusses practical and methodological issues. Finally, the chapter summarises the content of each chapter and its main highlights.