Income inequality, the most common way to measure the gap between the rich and the poor, only tells part of the story. Wealth inequality tells the rest.
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The Conversation scholars analyze a few of the key themes and speeches that punctuated the three-day gathering of global elites in the Alps.
An Indian scholar makes the case that caste explains inequality in America better than race and class.
We asked four of our regular economics writers to examine a key theme they expect to flare up in 2018 and why.
While much has been written about why the GOP’s tax plan would exacerbate income inequality, there are two reasons it’s even worse than you think.
Protests are raising tensions in Africa’s most populous country, with agitators and federal troops clashing on the streets. But is Nigeria on the brink of another civil war?
Free maternal services introduced in Kenya in 2013 had the immediate impact of increasing access. But it exposed a divide in which the richest 20% of women were the biggest beneficiaries.
The election TV debates have shown the candidates to be out of touch.
Trump should drop his plans to cut taxes and instead look to some of our closest friends to learn what policies actually work to build and sustain a vibrant middle class.
Too many able-bodied Paraguayans are underemployed, fuelling frustration and entrenching inequality.
Political agreements between major political actors aren’t enough to ensure stability in the DRC. Structural changes are needed as is a new approach towards governance.
New measure of 32 countries’ economic balance places UK and US near bottom of the pile.
Four of our economic scholars weigh in on Trump’s legislative agenda, healing the divide, uncertainty and something known as the ‘presidential puzzle.’
Finding a way to reduce inequality is key not only to solving a host of other problems but also to rescuing America’s fast-disappearing middle class.
Although the Fed delayed raising rates this month, it has signaled it intends to wean the U.S. economy off its unprecedented monetary stimulus. Now the question is whether Congress will take the handoff.
Rather than pursue self-interested policies that widen the gap between rich and poor, companies can invest in their workers, curb income inequality and make more money all at the same time.
Income inequality and political polarization have both surged in recent decades and are the worst they’ve ever been. Is one causing the other?
A host of vast and persistent economic inequalities in America has created the perfect environment for a right-wing populist like Donald Trump.
Two centuries of tax policy show efforts to raise taxes on the rich hinge on questions of fairness. The history also suggests proponents have a tough road ahead.
Americans tend to agree inequality is a problem, but Democrats and Republicans have very different ideas about what is causing it and how to solve it.
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