Income inequality is one of the most important measures of economic health, social justice and quality of life. More reliably trackable than wealth inequality, which was recently given a gloomy report ...

An increasingly strong case is being made to bring inequality into discussions about climate change. The logic behind this has been set out by leading international institutions such as the ...

In Johannesburg this weekend, the world’s major economies are gathering to grapple with the most crucial global challenges of the day. All the big powers except the United States, that is. Not only ...

Connecticut does not have the biggest income inequality in the nation, but it ranks among the highest. The state consistently appears near the top of national rankings for income inequality, often in ...

The Group of 20’s first report on inequality called for the creation of a panel to help governments confront a deepening crisis that is undermining democracy. The report by a group of experts led by ...

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 4 (Reuters) - A G20 taskforce established by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the creation of an international panel to tackle inequality, warning that extreme ...

For a brief period during the pandemic, workers had power. Once the shutdowns ended and the economy rebounded, low-wage workers in many industries were able to negotiate better pay. Meanwhile, a boost ...

Imagine society as a ladder with 10 rungs. Where would you place yourself? That answer reflects your subjective social status—where you see yourself in society. Importantly, this is not necessarily ...

Raising the minimum wage can help address economic inequality, but support has declined as the gap between rich and poor has increased, according to new research from the School of Management.

From soaring household debt to entrenched labor dualism, inequality – not innovation – has become the defining feature of South Korea’s new economy. South Korea’s post-war economic rise has often been ...

Nathan Meyers does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

Editor’s Note: Jon Lukomnik is a longtime institutional investor, former deputy comptroller of New York City and an adjunct professor at Columbia University. He has authored several books, including ...