One of the reasons researchers look at the concentration of wealth among the very rich is because “economic inequality spills over into political inequality,” Durlauf said. Those who have the ...

Sara Wexler Many people who see economic inequality as a problem may still not grasp the extreme magnitude of the disparities ...

At Oxfam, we know that climate change, poverty, and inequality are linked ... and long standing gender, racial and economic inequalities mean that historically marginalized communities are the hardest ...

When differences in GDP per capita are weighted by population, inequality between countries increased during 2020—which Deaton argues can be attributed to the pandemic. More specifically, it can be ...

In an era where consumer activism is increasingly influencing corporate practices, Walmart finds itself at the center of a nationwide boycott. This movement, which began recently, is fueled by a range ...

During negative economic growth, the welfare of the poor should be the main focus area. Research from the University of Johannesburg shows how inequality can demolish most of the benefits of ...

It has become commonplace to blame the Baby Boomers for much of the economic woes and unprecedented level of wealth ...

The digital economy is the economy of the future, ye. The digital divide is a major barrier to economic growth and ...

This study examines the influence of international trade on income inequality within the Southern African Development ...