Income Inequality [[electronic resource]] : The Gap between Rich and Poor / / Brian Keeley

• Autore: Keeley Brian
• Pubblicazione: Paris, : OECD Publishing, 2015
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 120 p : ill
• Soggetto topico: Income distribution; Rich people; Poor; Equality
• Soggetto geografico: United States Economic policy 2001-2009
• Nota di contenuto: 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.
• Sommario/riassunto: 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.
• Titolo autorizzato: Income Inequality
• ISBN: 92-64-24601-0; 92-64-25002-6
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910822035503321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: OECD Insights, . 19936753.