The Political Economy of Inequality

Nowadays, when discussions turn to inequality, the focus is likely on income inequality. And for good reason. As much recent research has shown, extreme inequity in earnings is an increasingly consequential issue facing nations both rich and poor

The Political Economy of Inequality

Frank Ackerman

Island Press

2000

Abstract

Nowadays, when discussions turn to inequality, the focus is likely on income inequality. And for good reason. As much recent research has shown, extreme inequity in earnings is an increasingly consequential issue facing nations both rich and poor.

Yet other forms of inequality also exist, together what may be referred to as social inequality.

These forms are generally characterized by large gaps in accumulated assets, discrepancies in access to quality education, unstable family life, lack of access to banking services, poor employment prospects, lack of health care services, and underrepresentation for political and legal matters.

As this book shows, all issues related to inequality are interrelated and, together, pose the risk for societal and political unrest should they be left unresolved.

Therefore, attention to all forms is highly warranted. The contributors identify the root causes of these under-addressed types of inequality and offer policies aimed at mitigating their impacts

Citation

Frank Ackerman. The Political Economy of Inequality. Island Press, 2000

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