<p> Table of Contents:<br><br>

Chapter 1

: Introduction<br>1.1 Background and Rationale<br>1.2 Research Objectives<br>1.3 Scope and Limitations<br>1.4 Structure of the Study<br><br>

Chapter 2

: Literature Review<br>2.1 Overview of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)<br>2.2 Theoretical Framework: Income Inequality and REIT Investments<br>2.3 Empirical Studies on REITs and Income Inequality<br>2.4 Regulatory Environment and REITs<br>2.5 Summary of Key Findings<br><br>

Chapter 3

: Methodology<br>3.1 Research Design<br>3.2 Data Collection Methods<br>3.3 Data Analysis Techniques<br>3.4 Limitations of the Methodology<br><br>

Chapter 4

: Analysis of REIT Investments and Income Inequality<br>4.1 Trends in REIT Investments<br>4.2 Distribution of REIT Dividends<br>4.3 Impact of REIT Investments on Asset Ownership Patterns<br>4.4 Regulatory Implications for Income Inequality<br>4.5 Case Studies: REITs and Income Inequality Dynamics<br><br>

Chapter 5

: Discussion and Implications<br>5.1 Interpretation of Findings<br>5.2 Theoretical Contributions<br>5.3 Practical Implications for Policymakers and Investors<br>5.4 Recommendations for Future Research<br><br>References<br><br>Appendices <br></p>