ISBN:
9789264250024
,
9789264246010
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (120 p.)
,
14.5 x 22cm.
Series Statement:
OECD Insights
Parallel Title:
Parallele Sprachausgabe Inégalités de revenu : l'écart entre les riches et les pauvres
Parallel Title:
Parallele Sprachausgabe Desigualdad de ingresos : La brecha entre ricos y pobres
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Keeley, Brian Income inequality
Keywords:
Einkommensverteilung
;
OECD-Staaten
;
Employment
;
Social Issues/Migration/Health
;
Economics
;
OECD
;
Einkommensunterschied
;
OECD
;
Einkommensunterschied
Abstract:
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, societies and even economies. This book explores income inequality across five main headings. It starts by explaining some key terms in the inequality debate. It then examines recent trends and explains why income inequality varies between countries. Next it looks at why income gaps are growing and, in particular, at the rise of the 1%. It then looks at the consequences, including research that suggests widening inequality could hurt economic growth. Finally, it examines policies for addressing inequality and making economies more inclusive.
DOI:
10.1787/9789264246010-en
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