Oneness vs. the 1%
2020 | Vandana Shiva, with Kartikey Shiva | Widespread poverty and malnutrition, an alarming refugee crisis, social unrest, and economic polarization have become our lived reality as the top 1% of the worlds seven-billion-plus population pushes the planetand all its peopleto the social and ecological brink. In Oneness vs. the 1%, Vandana Shiva takes on […]
Why is it so difficult to tax the rich?
13.12.2021 | Florian Fastenrath, Paul Marx, Achim Truger & Helena Vitt | Journal of European Public Policy | Why is it so difficult to tax the rich? Evidence from German policy makers Why are rich citizens not taxed more heavily – despite growing inequality (aversion)? The literature offers several explanations, all of which ultimately […]
OECD Income (IDD) and Wealth (WDD) Distribution Database
2021 | OECD | To benchmark and monitor economic inequality across countries, the OECD relies on two dedicated statistical databases: the OECD Income Distribution Database (IDD), which offers data on levels and trends in income inequality and poverty, and the OECD Wealth Distribution Database (WDD), which collects information on the distribution of household net wealth. […]
British economist Grace Blakeley on Amazon, capitalism & socialism
02.11.2021 | Grace Blakeley bei Jung & Naiv, Folge 540 | In an interview with Tilo Jung, Grace Blakely makes clear that we should not see our economic and financial system as without alternatives: „Things can be different, if we organize, challenge the powerful – we don´t have to accept things the way they are”.
Inequality – How Wealth Becomes Power (1/3)
Germany is one of the world’s richest countries, but inequality is on the rise. The wealthy are pulling ahead, while the poor are falling behind. For the middle classes, work is no longer a means of advancement. Instead, they are struggling to maintain their position and status. Young people today have less disposable income than […]
Mediendienst Integration
Since 2012 | Rat für Migration | MEDIENDIENST INTEGRATION is an information platform for journalists and media professionals on migration, integration, and asylum in Germany and beyond. What they offer: 1. Facts, figures, and news: Mediendienst Integration offers facts and figures on various topics and always refer to original sources. They also publish their own […]
Does economic globalisation affect income inequality?
29.06.2020 | Philipp Heimberger | World Economy Does economic globalisation affect income inequality? A meta-analysis A large volume of econometric literature has studied the impact of economic globalisation on income inequality around the world. However, reported econometric estimates vary substantially, which makes it difficult to draw valid conclusions. This paper presents a quantitative summary and […]
Millionaires under the Microscope
15.07.2020 | DIW | Millionaires under the Microscope: Data Gap on Top Wealth Holders Closed: Wealth Concentration Higher than Presumed. Millionaires have so far been underrepresented in population surveys, so little is known about them and the precise concentration of wealth in Germany. Link: DIW Weekly Report.
Wealth shown to scale
“Scroll right” – It’s hard to grasp just how extreme wealth inequality is. This page (link below the image) proves the point. Crazy.
Inequality in the 21st Century. A Review on Rockstars of the Realm
2018 | Martyna Berenika Linartas | TrAndes | Not only has been economic inequality on the rise, but also the research agenda on inequality has moved decisively from the fringes to the center of policy and academic interest. This new concern and concentration in respect to this topic, data records, and methodological approaches have given […]
