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Author : Jonas Pontusson
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0801489709
"A Century Foundation book".
Author : Jonas Pontusson
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Capitalism
ISBN : 9780801489709
"A Century Foundation book".
Author : Ray Marshall
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 848 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2015-05-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317476177
To what extent are major social and political problems caused by basic income and unemployment trends? Is it possible to restore the kind of broadly shared prosperity the U.S. once experienced before the early 1970s? Some of the top economists of our time address these critical questions.
Author : Graeme Maxton,Jorgen Randers
Publisher : Greystone Books
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781771642521
“An important contribution to the global debate about growth, equality, climate change, and the path to a viable human future.” —David Korten, international bestselling author of When Corporations Rule the World The biggest challenges facing human wellbeing today—widening income inequality, continuing global poverty, and environmental degradation—may be simple to solve in theory. But, because we are required to come up with solutions that are acceptable to a political majority in the rich world, they are much harder to solve in practice. Most of the commonly proposed “solutions” are simply not acceptable to most people. Many of these proposed solutions—like stopping the use of fossil fuels—require a sacrifice today in order to obtain an uncertain advantage in the far future. Therefore they are politically infeasible in the modern world, which is marked by relatively short term thinking. In Reinventing Prosperity, Graeme Maxton and Jorgen Randers provide a new approach altogether through thirteen recommendations which are both politically acceptable and which can be implemented in the current period of slow economic growth around the world. Reinventing Prosperity solves the forty-year-old growth/no-growth standoff, by providing a solution to income inequality, continuing global poverty and climate change, a solution that will provide for economic growth but with a declining ecological footprint. Reinventing Prosperity shows us how to live better on our finite planet—and in ways we can agree on. “An essential guide to those who want to change the world for the better—and for certain.” —Ha-Joon Chang, international bestselling author of 23 Things They Don’t Tell You About Capitalism “[A] well-argued book . . . explaining complex issues in a style that is clear, logical, and succinct.” —Publishers Weekly
Author : Augusto Lopez-Claros,Bahiyyih Nakhjavani
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781466852044
A groundbreaking book about the direct relationship between a woman's rights and freedoms and the economic prosperity of her country. "The authors speak to hearts as well as minds." —Maud de Boer Buquicchio, UN Special Rapporteur “Not only timely but profoundly important—a must-read." Jackie Jones, Professor of Feminist Legal studies Gender discrimination is often seen from a human rights perspective; it is a violation of women’s basic human rights, as embedded in the Universal Declaration, the UN Charter and other such founding documents. Moreover, there is overwhelming evidence that restrictions and various forms of discrimination against women are also bad economics. They undermine the talent pool available to the private sector, they distort power relationships within the family and lead to inefficiencies in the use of resources. They contribute to create an environment in which women, de facto, are second class citizens, with fewer options than men, lower quality jobs, lower pay, often the victims of various forms of violence, literally from the cradle to the grave. They are also not fully politically empowered and have scant presence in the corridors of power, whether as finance ministers, central bank governors, prime ministers or on the boards of leading corporations. Why is gender inequality so pervasive? Where does it come from? Does it have cultural and religious roots? And what are the sorts of policies and values that will deliver a world in which being born a boy or a girl is no longer a measure of the likelihood of developing one’s human potential?
Author : World Bank Group
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464809798
Poverty and Shared Prosperity 2016 is the first of an annual flagship report that will inform a global audience comprising development practitioners, policy makers, researchers, advocates, and citizens in general with the latest and most accurate estimates on trends in global poverty and shared prosperity. This edition will also document trends in inequality and identify recent country experiences that have been successful in reducing inequalities, provide key lessons from those experiences, and synthesize the rigorous evidence on public policies that can shift inequality in a way that bolsters poverty reduction and shared prosperity in a sustainable manner. Specifically, the report will address the following questions: • What is the latest evidence on the levels and evolution of extreme poverty and shared prosperity? • Which countries and regions have been more successful in terms of progress toward the twin goals and which are lagging behind? • What does the global context of lower economic growth mean for achieving the twin goals? • How can inequality reduction contribute to achieving the twin goals? • What does the evidence show concerning global and between- and within-country inequality trends? • Which interventions and countries have used the most innovative approaches to achieving the twin goals through reductions in inequality? The report will make four main contributions. First, it will present the most recent numbers on poverty, shared prosperity, and inequality. Second, it will stress the importance of inequality reduction in ending poverty and boosting shared prosperity by 2030 in a context of weaker growth. Third, it will highlight the diversity of within-country inequality reduction experiences and will synthesize experiences of successful countries and policies, addressing the roots of inequality without compromising economic growth. In doing so, the report will shatter some myths and sharpen our knowledge of what works in reducing inequalities. Finally, it will also advocate for the need to expand and improve data collection—for example, data availability, comparability, and quality—and rigorous evidence on inequality impacts in order to deliver high-quality poverty and shared prosperity monitoring.
Author : Thomas Burgess
Publisher : Shepheard-Walwyn Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 085683503X
Are you angered by the high level of inequality but frustrated about what to do? From Here to Prosperity tells you how we can resolve this together. It is not another lengthy, learned work on the extent of the problem, it is about how to fix it, build a sustainable economy and bring greater social justice. This refreshing book is a must-read for anyone who wants to see a better life for themselves and the millions who suffer unnecessary financial hardship and pressure every day. It is written in a common sense style to encourage discussion and immediate action. Research shows that high levels of inequality are bad for us all (The Spirit Level: Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett). Polls show that extreme inequality is a key issue for voters and that most people expect the government to take effective action. But they don't, Why? Because we don't push them hard, show our true feelings. Voting is not enough, a strong determined social movement is required to press our politicians to act boldly and transform our society for the better, for all, not just the few From Here to Prosperity is a handbook for this social movement, this political revolution. It sets out a very clear bold agenda for action. This agenda is based on the principle of 'Income for me/wealth for we". We keep more of the income we earn and we share more equitably the wealth we create jointly. There are just five key interlinked policy initiatives in the Agenda for Progressive Prosperity and they could all be kick started on Day One of any new political administration and see positive results within three years, to ensure that our democracy works for us all, not just the few. Now is the time to act. First step: buy this book.
Author : Shalendra D. Sharma
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781107183582
Examines the widening economic inequality in the United States, China, and India, and what can be done to ameliorate this.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Canada
ISBN : 0973737786
Author : Julia Lynch
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-02
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781107001688
Why can't politicians seem to make policies that will reduce social inequality, even when they acknowledge that inequality is harmful?
Author : John Peters
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2022-06-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781442665125
Income inequality has skyrocketed in Canada over the past few decades. The rich have become richer, while the average household income has deteriorated and job quality has plummeted. Common explanations for these trends point to globalization, technology, or other forces largely beyond our control. But, as Jobs with Inequality shows, there is nothing inevitable about inequality. Rather, runaway inequality is the result of politics and policies - what governments have done to aid the rich and boost finance and what they have not done to uphold the interests of workers. Drawing on new tax and income data, John Peters tells the story of how inequality is unfolding in Canada today by examining post-democracy, financialization, and labour market deregulation. Timely and novel, Jobs with Inequality explains how and why business and government have rewritten the rules of the economy to the advantage of the few, and considers why progressive efforts to reverse these trends have so regularly run aground.
Author : Kaushik Basu,Joseph E. Stiglitz
Publisher : Springer
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781137554543
It was a part of the wisdom of mainstream economics that in the early stages of development inequality would rise but as growth persisted, it would, eventually, decline. Early evidence seemed to suggest that this pattern would be borne out. But, as time passed and growth persisted, inequality continued to grow, casting doubt on the received wisdom. The aim of this two-volume book is to analyze the current state of global and regional inequality, dissect the phenomenal increase in inequality that we have seen occur in recent times, and better understand the complex relationship between inequality and development. The political instability and conflict that we see around the world, arguably, has connection to economic deprivation of large segments of society and the perception of marginalization. This two-volume work acquires a special significance in the light of these developments.
Author : Anthony B. Atkinson
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780674504769
Offers ambitious new policies in technology, employment, social security, sharing of capital and taxation, defending them against the common arguments and excuses for inaction. Includes 15 graphs and 15 tables.
Author : Brian Nolan
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780192533753
The challenge of how to ensure that working families see their living standards improve over time is central in rich countries. Many argue that conditions are stagnating for many, driving political polarization and threatening social stability. Generating Prosperity for Working Families in Affluent Countries investigates how common such a "squeeze" on middle-income earners has actually been, and what forces underlie it in terms of globalization, technology, and government policies. Generating Prosperity for Working Families in Affluent Countries presents the findings of a comprehensive analysis of performance in improving living standards across the wealthy nations of the OECD. It relates performance to overall economic growth, exploring why these often diverge substantially, and to the different models of capitalism or economic growth embedded in each country. Going beyond income, other indicators and aspects of living standards are also incorporated including non-monetary indicators of deprivation and financial strain, wealth and its distribution, and intergenerational mobility. Through looking across this broad canvas, this book teases out how ordinary households have fared in recent decades in these critically important respects, and how that should inform the quest for inclusive growth and prosperity.
Author : Albert Duncan
Publisher : Xlibris Us
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018-06-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1984531662
This book reinforces the fact that capitalism is not the enemy and that income and wealth inequality are societys cost for economic prosperity and poverty reduction. While recognizing some of the problems associated with inequality, the author shows that inequality is tightly woven into the fabric of the market economy. This book highlights the logical connection between profit, profit motive, wealth creation, and enhanced economic well-being of citizens. It questions the economic logic and effectiveness of government policies aimed at reducing inequality while refuting the use of taxation to promote equality. Using China as an example, the book shows how capitalism has evolved into an efficient wealth-creating machine bringing prosperity to millions.