| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. Measuring inequality in the distribution of wealth -- 3. Empirical studies of the distribution of wealth -- 4. Determinants of the distribution of wealth -- 5. Determinants of changes in the distribution of wealth -- 6. Ranking alternative distributions of wealth -- 7. How to change the distribution of wealth -- 8. Equality versus affluence? -- 9. Conclusion |
| Summary |
This book answers a number of important questions about the distribution of wealth among people and the way that this distribution has changed over time. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the personal distribution of wealth from many dimensions: economic, statistical, ethical, political, sociological and legal. Using data from 21 countries, the book demonstrates how inequality in the distribution of wealth varies between different parts of the world and how it evolves, with particular emphasis on the claim that there has been a long-term and continued increase in inequality since the 1970s in most countries. It discusses alternative ways of measuring the degree of inequality, analyses Thomas Piketty's claim that society has become more unequal in recent decades, and assesses the relative importance of the various determinants of the distribution of wealth. The authors explain why the distribution of wealth is unequal, and discuss how it could be changed with alternative policies and the possible consequences of these policies for economic efficiency. They also compare the different distributions of wealth that are implied by alternative views of society. This is a valuable resource for students and academics in economics, political science and sociology seeking a state-of-the-art account of the theory and evidence surrounding inequality in the distribution of wealth |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed December 13, 2016) |
| Subject |
Wealth -- Social aspects
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Equality -- Mathematical models
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Social structure -- Economic aspects
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Distributive justice.
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Resource allocation.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Economics -- Macroeconomics.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Economic Conditions.
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Distributive justice
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Equality -- Mathematical models
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Resource allocation
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Social structure -- Economic aspects
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Wealth -- Social aspects
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Pottenger, Mike, author
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King, J. E. (John Edward), author.
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| ISBN |
9781783476442 |
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1783476443 |
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