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Rich-poor gap widens across Asia

 Asean, Malaysian finance/business, Other Asian countries, Poverty  20 Responses »
Apr 122012
 

The divide between the rich and the poor is widening in countries across Asia. Continue reading »

 Posted by Anil Netto at 2.24pm  Tagged with: debt, household, income inequality

Income inequality remains “high and stubborn”

 Marginalised groups, Neo-liberal economics  11 Responses »
Jan 032012
 

Income inequality has remained high over the years, and this may partly explain the increase in some of the social problems in the country.

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 Posted by Anil Netto at 11.41pm  Tagged with: income inequality, neo-liberal policies

How economic inequality harms societies

 Neo-liberal economics, Poverty, Sustainable development  11 Responses »
Dec 282011
 

We can improve the real quality of human life by reducing the differences in incomes between us, says Richard Wilkinson, author of the ground-breaking ‘Spirit Level’ book.

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 Posted by Anil Netto at 10.22pm  Tagged with: income inequality, social problems

Why the top 1% like things the way they are

 Economy, Neo-liberal economics, United States  30 Responses »
Aug 142011
 

Is growing income inequality the logical end in the relentless quest for the highest return on capital? What are the implications of our current model of economic development? Continue reading »

 Posted by Anil Netto at 4.25pm  Tagged with: income, income inequality, Stiglitz, United States, wealth

Mengapa rusuhan berlaku di Britain?

 Ethnic and inter-religious relations, Europe, Marginalised groups, Neo-liberal economics, Police, Poverty  20 Responses »
Aug 102011
 

The riots in the UK have prompted many to look closer at what is happening over there. Continue reading »

 Posted by Anil Netto at 5.52pm  Tagged with: Birmingham, income inequality, rioting
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