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The purpose of this study was to quantify the importance of inheritance in wealth creation in twentieth century Britain

Main Topics:

Variables Probated values of estates left at death of 8 samples of individuals in 1902, 1924-6, 1956-7, 1965 and 1973 and the estates of their fathers/sons and other relatives. Age, occupation, inter-generation span and other variables also available. Please note: this study does not include information on named individuals and would therefore not be useful for personal family history research.

One-stage stratified or systematic random sample

stratified by wealth value, class

Face-to-face interview

Postal survey

Compilation or synthesis of existing material