Income Inequality : The Gap between Rich and Poor

Income Inequality The Gap between Rich and Poor

Income inequality is rising. A quarter of a century ago, the average disposable income of the richest 10% in OECD countries was around seven times higher than that of the poorest 10%; today, it’s around 9½ times higher. Why does this matter? Many fear this widening gap is hurting individuals, societ...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (author)
Autores Corporativos: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, author (author), Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, issuing body (issuing body)
Otros Autores: Keeley, Brian author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Paris, France : OECD Publishing [2015]
Edición:First edition
Colección:OECD insights.
Materias:
Income distribution.
Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009705922106719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Foreword
  • Introduction
  • How does income inequality affect our lives?
  • How can governments respond to income inequality?
  • What are income and wealth?
  • What's happening to income inequality?
  • Why is income inequality rising?
  • Bibliography.

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