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Comparison of approaches and their relative contributions
| Study type | Change in mean wealth | Change in individual wealth | Change in asset-based inequality | Change in individual’s relative position | Magnitude of change in individual’s relative position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-sectional asset index (independent construction) | Serial cross-sectional surveys | No | No | No | No | No |
| Cohort | No | No | No | Yes | No | |
| Harmonized asset index (pooled construction) | Serial cross-sectional surveys | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Cohort | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
