Is Economic Inequality Inevitable?
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Is Economic Inequality Inevitable?
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Since the 1980s, wealth and income inequality has started to rise again in many countries. While some, such as the US, have seen a significant increase in inequality, others, such as Sweden, have maintained relatively stable levels. Explore the reasons for these divergent trends: What are the roots of inequality and which policies can make a real difference?
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Joseph E. Stiglitz
Economist, Public Policy Analyst and Professor Columbia University
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Andrea Weber
Professor of Economics Central European University
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Gabriel Felbermayr
Director Austrian Institute of Economic Research
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Moritz Schularick
President Kiel Institute for the World Economy
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Anja Meierkord
Labour Market Expert OECD
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Joseph E. Stiglitz
Economist, Public Policy Analyst and Professor Columbia University
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Andrea Weber
Professor of Economics Central European University
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Gabriel Felbermayr
Director Austrian Institute of Economic Research
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Moritz Schularick
President Kiel Institute for the World Economy
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