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Just how far has the working class been left behind by the winner-take-all economy? A new analysis by the RAND Corporation examines what rising inequality has cost Americans in lost …
‘We were shocked’: RAND study uncovers massive income shift to the top 1% Read More
“If you have business and you have your own money you don’t suffer in your life. I can take my children to school, buy medicine when they are sick. I …
In Uganda, rural women entrepreneurs are escaping poverty with teamwork and training Read More
From the publisher: Even in the midst of runaway economic inequality and dangerous social division, it remains an axiom of modern life that meritocracy reigns supreme and promises to open …
The Meritocracy Trap Read More
The gap between poor students and their more affluent peers attending university has widened to its largest point for 12 years, according to data published by the Department for …
Gap between rich and poor university students widest for 12 years Read More
This year, for the first time, UK listed companies are required to publish ‘pay ratio’ data in their annual reports. This must show the total earnings of the company’s CEO …
To ‘build back better’, we must tackle executive pay Read More
Would you like to be rich? Chances are your answer is: “Yes! Who wouldn’t want to be rich?” Clearly, in societies where money can buy almost everything, being rich is …
Affluence is killing the planet, warn scientists Read More
Ahead of the 2019 election, Boris Johnson’s Conservatives made moves to brand themselves as “post-austerity”. Big promises to rejuvenate neglected parts of the country won them votes in unexpected places. And …
People living on low incomes already see the economy as ‘rigged’ – so what next after coronavirus? Read MoreWhen gig workers received no-strings-attached emergency cash grants up to $1,000, they were able to get back to work quicker after an emergency, felt less stressed, and, in some instances, …
New study shows benefits of emergency cash grants for gig workers Read MoreThe importance of remote work, also known as telecommuting, is evident during the current COVID-19 crisis. During a period of confinement and physical distancing, telecommuting has enabled some workers to …
Remote work worsens inequality by mostly helping high-income earners Read More
From the publisher: Nature is no longer the leading cause of death; society is. This makes health care one of the most important political issues today. This book looks at …
Vital Signs: The Deadly Costs of Health Inequality Read More