CNN | The Federal Reserve’s policy decisions in recent years have exacerbated economic inequality in America, and some of the central bank’s policymakers say it’s not a problem they can easily fix.
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GPF | It was unprecedented in the history of multilateralism: The third round of negotiations on a UN tax convention marked the first time global tax negotiations took place on the African continent. Three takeaways from the third round of negotiations on the UN tax convention in Nairobi.
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The Guardian | Rising economic division is destabilising nations and eroding accountability. Joseph Stiglitz’s G20 blueprint offers a way toward global economic renewal.
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Oxfam | “This is the first ever meeting of world leaders, in history, where the inequality emergency was put at the center of the agenda. This is testament to South Africa’s leadership – one that put the billions before the billionaires.
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Jacobin | The welfare state is essential for keeping the nonworking population out of poverty. But we shouldn’t discount the role of predistributive measures like strong unions and minimum wage laws in reducing inequality.
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euro news | People with disabilities face discrimination in all areas of life. However, disabled women face especially bigger challenges, according to Inclusion Europe.
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