Perceptions of extreme inequality undermine peoples’ belief that the economy is working for them. This, in turn, dampens their aspirations to improve their economic lot.
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It’s now common knowledge loans and gifts from family are a large part of breaking into the housing market. But how is parental financial support being used in other areas?
A nine-year study shows local projects to tackle inequality can themselves cause inequalities among the people who get involved.
Australia’s tax and transfer systems do less to redistribute income than those in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and New Zealand.
Society’s wealthiest are responsible for generating climate change – but who are these people, and why are their emissions so high?
Single parents need support, not stigma.
Changes in the law will ensure that companies can’t go on ignoring inequalities in earnings and wealth in South Africa.
A new study discredits the belief that most Australians have little understanding or interest in their superannuation.
Algorithms have been blamed for dividing society. What if they could support social cohesion instead?
President Cyril Ramaphosa tried to foster social cohesion in his speeches during a pandemic that had exposed the nation’s divisions.
With its IPPO partners, The Conversation is addressing some of the biggest policy challenges.
The transition to net zero emissions is under grave threat if governments do not do more to address the potential unfairness of some climate policies.
African economic growth is central to what happens in this century to both global poverty and global inequality.
It is crucial to cultivate teachers who are socially aware and critical, especially in today’s unequal society
Our research shows the world is not on track to achieve any of the Sustainable Development Goals. But with decisive action, we can still achieve a fairer, more sustainable and prosperous future.
You may feel little sympathy for people in the top bracket of earnings, but don’t let that stop you reading. Like it or not, their views and actions matter to everyone
Armed police interventions are unconstitutional and incapable of addressing housing and safety in the inner city.
Business bosses appear reluctant to take part in open debate about their firms’ contribution to growing regional inequalities.
Women’s representation in Zimbabwe’s parliament has declined in spite of a quota imposed in 2013.
Taxing consumption that contributes to climate change hits the poor the hardest, while overlooking the huge profits tied to greenhouse gas emissions.
Top contributors
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Pro Vice-Chancellor: Climate, Sustainability and Inequality and Director: Southern Centre for Inequality Studies., University of the Witwatersrand
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Professor of Political Studies, University of Johannesburg
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Professor of Social Development Studies, University of Johannesburg
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Professorial Fellow, Jumbunna IHL, University of Technology Sydney
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Peter Whiteford is a Friend of The Conversation.
Professor, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
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Part-Time Professor of Economics, The New School
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Visiting Senior Fellow in History, UNSW Sydney
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Deputy Director at the Southern Centre for Inequality Studies, University of the Witwatersrand
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Distinguished Reserach Professor, Southern Centre for Inequality Studies, University of the Witwatersrand
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Emeritus Professor, Department of Political Economy, University of Sydney
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Senior lecturer, The University of Edinburgh
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Dean of Business School, University of Southern Queensland
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Associate Professor of Family Medicine, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
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Halford Mackinder Professor of Geography, University of Oxford
