Inequality: A Short History

by Michele Alacevich

Inequality endangers the fabric of our societies, distorts the functioning of democracy, and derails the globalization process. Yet, it has only recently been recognized as a problem worth examining. Why has this issue been neglected for so long? In A Short History , Michele Alacevich and Anna Soci discuss the emergence of the inequality question in the twentieth century and explain how it is related to current issues such as globalization and the survival of democracy. The authors also discuss trends and the future of inequality. Inequality is a pressing issue that not only affects living standards, but is also inextricably linked to the way our democracies work.

257 pages, Paperback

First published June 7, 2016

Reviews

[Rob Moore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good introduction to the economics of inequality. Drags at points (especially the section on “democracy”) but the majority of the book is clear, well-written, and very informative.

[chiara]

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