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Wade, Robert.

Inequality and the West. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (24 pages) - BWB Texts ; v.7 . - BWB Texts .

Intro -- Inequality and the West -- Table of Contents -- Introducing BWB Texts -- Inequality and the West -- CAUSES OF INCOME CONCENTRATION -- Concentration of financial power -- Interests of the rich -- Interests of the middle classes -- Conservative ideology and its easy links to 'non-negotiable' values -- Economists' defence of inequality -- HOW CAN WE PRIORITISE INEQUALITY? -- Income concentration and economic performance -- Inequality and incentives -- Income concentration, aggregate demand and financial fragility -- CONCLUSION -- Endnotes -- About the Author -- Publisher's Note.

This stunning sweep of western societies by New Zealander Robert Wade, professor at the London School of Economics, reveals why inequality has risen internationally, how it's been justified, and the arguments against it.

ISBN: 9781927247822

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Equality.
Middle class -- United States.
Social classes -- United States.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: JC575 -- .W334 2013eb

Dewey Class. No.: 305