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Global justice report offers bold ideas but misses the realities of 2 billion informal workers – economists

Rising inequality is, at its core, a political and policy choice. This is the central message of the Global Justice Report authored by experts based at the World Inequality Lab, led by economists Thomas Piketty and Lucas Chancel.

The Conversation · Sep 2

Japanese proverb of the day: “Even the judgement of hell depends on money” — a reminder that while money may not control everything, it can have a powerful influence on opportunities, decisions and justice

Japanese proverb of the day: A Japanese proverb suggests even hell's judgment depends on money. This saying reflects how wealth influences decisions and opportunities in life. It critiques situations where financial power outweighs fairness and impartiality. The proverb's enduring relevance highlights ongoing debates about economic inequality. Modern usage acknowledges this…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Kharge dismisses Modi's GDP video as 'PR on economy', flags rise in prices, joblessness

Criticising PM Modi's economic claims, Kharge said common people face unemployment, price rise and inequality. He highlighted unemployment at a fifty-year high and rising inflation, and alleged rampant crony capitalism and wealth transfer to the rich. Modi, in a view, had praised the country's 7.8 per cent GDP growth rate.

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Mark Cuban wants to solve wealth inequality by making employers choose between paying higher taxes or giving every member of staff company stock

“If we continue to see growing disparity in income, you risk unrest and further division, which is the most expensive tax on every business.”

Fortune · Aug 24

Quote of the day by Javier Bardem: 'Many people out there don't have a choice, in...' Life lessons from motivational quote on personal autonomy, systemic vulnerability, socioeconomic hardship, coercion, isolated environments, empathy, control and social inequality

Quote of the day by Javier Bardem explores how personal autonomy can depend on social and economic conditions. His words focus on people who cannot choose their friends or escape harmful influences. The quote raises questions about coercion, control, poverty, empathy, social inequality and the freedom to make choices about…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Billionaires from Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman to Peter Thiel are betting on longevity to cheat death

Tech billionaires and leaders are investing heavily in longevity research and technologies. They aim to reverse aging and extend healthy human lifespans significantly. Historical attempts at rejuvenation have yielded limited success, but new science shows promise. This pursuit raises concerns about inequality as only the wealthy may afford early treatments.

The Economic Times · Aug 21

52 Women Share The Dumbest Examples Of A “Pink Tax” They’ve Experienced

Being a woman is more expensive than being a man. Just take a look at the costs they have to deal with, whether it’s for their skincare, reproductive healthcare, and maternity expenses, to name a few. That doesn’t include the pink tax, which makes these products much pricier. And as…

Bored Panda · Aug 21

The Guardian view on global inequality: extreme wealth threatens democracy

Editorial: New York mayor Zohran Mamdani shows Britain’s Andy Burnham that confronting billionaires need not mean the end of cooperation with Donald Trump

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18

Top economists urge Burnham to sign UK up to UN initiative on global inequality

Open letter signed by 40 academics including Nobel winner Joseph Stiglitz and Kate Pickett, co-author of The Spirit Level

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18

Why a vote on taxing California’s billionaires is being watched around the world

In November, California will vote on a proposal to levy a one-off 5% tax on the wealth of all billionaires in the state.

The Conversation · Aug 17