Inequality is a major problem of today’s capitalism. The rise of disparities in income and wealth has been documented by many studies. Mario Pianta's most recent book 'Explaining Inequality' starts with a concise and updated overview of ideas and facts. The explanation of these developments points to four 'engines of inequality' – the power of capital over labour, the rise of 'oligarchs capitalism', the individualisation of economic conditions, and the retreat of politics. They have changed the way capitalism (and politics) works, leading to escalating inequalities. The interpretation provided leads to a set of policy proposals for reversing inequality.
'Explaining Inequality' by Mario Pianta and Maurizio Franzini | Routledge, 2015| ISBN (Hardcover): 9780415703499 | ISBN (Paperback): 9780415703482
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Date:
04/26/2016 18:00 - 04/26/2016 19:30
Event venue:
Friedrichstraße 180
10117 Berlin
Berlin
Germany
Target group:
Scientists and scholars, Students
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Subject areas:
Economics / business administration, Politics, Social studies
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Entry:
04/14/2016
Sender/author:
Vincent Venus
Department:
Pressestelle
Event is free:
yes
Language of the text:
English
URL of this event: http://idw-online.de/en/event54000
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