The Wealth of the Nation compares wealth inequality in 17 OECD countries and finds — contrary to national mythology — that Australia is no more egalitarian than the average rich country, and it could be more inegalitarian.

The report also finds that the quality of Australia’s official statistics on wealth inequality have fallen behind international best practice and are in serious need of reform.

The Wealth of the Nation builds on and is the result of three years work on inequality by the Evatt Foundation.