Income inequality : the gap between rich and poor /
Income inequality is rising. A quarter of a century ago, the average disposable income of the richest 10% in OECD countries was around seven times higher than that of the poorest 10%; today, it’s around 9½ times higher. Why does this matter? Many fear this widening gap is hurting individuals, societ...
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Format: | Book |
Language: | English |
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Paris :
OECD,
2015
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Series: | OECD insights
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