Comparing global wealth, we arrive at different conclusions about the size of the gap because we use different metrics.
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Where Inconspicuous Consumption Is Rather Obvious
Although the number of gigayachts is multiplying, they represent the inconspicuous consumption that makes more wealth less obvious.
How Do the Economy and Democracy Need Each Other?
In The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Democracy Index and also through Pew Research, we can see how the economy and democracy need each other.
Why Inequality Might Have a $16 Trillion Price Tag
Looking at racial and gender inequality gaps, we see past, present, and future decreases in the GDP that affect everyone.
When Human Height and Pigeon Mass Matter
The results of a new study about dominance in homing pigeon groups can be compared to the significance of differences in human height.
When Money Makes Us Happy
In addition to income and gender inequality, there is a happiness gap that relates to income, education, and job prestige.
What Main Street and Wall Street Say About Your Wealth
A closer look at U.S. wealth distribution reveals the role of home and securities ownership and the vast gap between the top and bottom 50 percent.
Why Do the Rich Believe They Became Rich?
A recent study provides insight about income inequality by asking if we believe financial success comes from our own effort or the environment.
The Reasons For Health Inequality
A close look at health inequality reveals that money and the life expectancy gap might not be as closely related as we might assume.
Why the World Economy is Growing More Slowly
In most of the world’s advanced economies, there are gains in certain areas and lagging regions elsewhere that create a disparity and less economic growth.