A new measure of socioeconomic inequalities for international comparison
Lead Research Organisation:
Middlesex University
Department Name: Business School
Abstract
The overall objective of the INCASI2 project is to establish a global cross-sectoral network of experts working on a joint research
programme aimed at building a new analytical model of socioeconomic inequalities in order to:
a) To produce effective advances in the understanding of the complex phenomena of socioeconomic inequalities creating a fresh
analytical framework at a comparative and interdisciplinary level in a context of societies in "permanent crisis".
b) To construct an innovative multidimensional measure (DYSIC: Dynamics of Socioeconomic Inequality in Comparison) adapted to
the new realities shaped in this context that is global, more comprehensive and realistic in the comparative analysis of inequalities
between Europe and Latin America & the Caribbean, and to monitor the situation and evolution of inequalities. We consider 3 DYSIC
variants: 1) including 3 main dimensions as a base (education, occupation and income), 2) adding gender dimension and 3) adding
dynamic trends.
c) To create the INCASI Living Lab to elaborate diagnoses, contribute to informed decision-making and the design of public policies. It
is designed to enhance the innovation process by embracing three core principles: fostering a collaborative open innovation strategy,
utilizing a methodology centred on promoting the quality of life for individuals, and creating an environment for interdisciplinary
thinking and action that enables the participation of diverse socioeconomic, political, and scientific agents.
These objectives will be achieved with a collaborative work of an interdisciplinary, intersectoral and international network for
Comparative Analysis of Socioeconomic Inequalities (INCASI) with 29 organizations: 14 EU universities from 6 countries, 11
universities and 4 non-academic organizations from 7 LAC countries and the USA, in order to face one of the most relevant problem in
our societies: socioeconomic inequalities, and promote European values of social justice.
programme aimed at building a new analytical model of socioeconomic inequalities in order to:
a) To produce effective advances in the understanding of the complex phenomena of socioeconomic inequalities creating a fresh
analytical framework at a comparative and interdisciplinary level in a context of societies in "permanent crisis".
b) To construct an innovative multidimensional measure (DYSIC: Dynamics of Socioeconomic Inequality in Comparison) adapted to
the new realities shaped in this context that is global, more comprehensive and realistic in the comparative analysis of inequalities
between Europe and Latin America & the Caribbean, and to monitor the situation and evolution of inequalities. We consider 3 DYSIC
variants: 1) including 3 main dimensions as a base (education, occupation and income), 2) adding gender dimension and 3) adding
dynamic trends.
c) To create the INCASI Living Lab to elaborate diagnoses, contribute to informed decision-making and the design of public policies. It
is designed to enhance the innovation process by embracing three core principles: fostering a collaborative open innovation strategy,
utilizing a methodology centred on promoting the quality of life for individuals, and creating an environment for interdisciplinary
thinking and action that enables the participation of diverse socioeconomic, political, and scientific agents.
These objectives will be achieved with a collaborative work of an interdisciplinary, intersectoral and international network for
Comparative Analysis of Socioeconomic Inequalities (INCASI) with 29 organizations: 14 EU universities from 6 countries, 11
universities and 4 non-academic organizations from 7 LAC countries and the USA, in order to face one of the most relevant problem in
our societies: socioeconomic inequalities, and promote European values of social justice.
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
| Leandro Sepulveda (Principal Investigator) |
| Description | Cooperatives and Organisational Democracy |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Seminar host at Middlesex University - Presented by Dr. Julian Rebon (University of Buenos Aires) and Prof Fergus Lyon (Middlesex University |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2025 |
| URL | https://webs.uab.cat/incasi/?p=3349 |
| Description | Pablo de Olavide University hosts the first Global Meeting of the INCASI Network to address social inequalities |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Experts from Europe and Latin America meet in the framework of a European project that develops new measures to reduce socio-economic inequality |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://webs.uab.cat/incasi/?page_id=38 |