What appears on the surface to be a flat trend masks churn beneath
Despite conflict, climate change and division, causes for optimism remain
A surprisingly varied cast of US commentators cast shade on how the Old World runs its economies
Sharp drop in labour’s share of the world’s output points to worsening inequality
Regulation and public campaigns drive down household debt, but some fear optimistic data may hide a harder story
Westerners worried about growing disparities at home shouldn’t overlook the transformative effect of liberalisation in India and China
The option of temporary worker contracts is not embraced by either side but it may be the solution
A new study shows that it plays out differently to barriers based on race or gender
More than 25% of children under 5 years are suffering severe hunger, says Unicef report
The flaws in the economic system are real, and better ‘messaging’ won’t fix them
Nobel-winning economist speaks about her climate-focused tax proposal
The wealth surrounding you may make you less happy if it means you perceive your status as lower
Economic realities vary widely across US households and regions
Debt burdens resulting from Covid-19 have impeded poorer nations’ ability to invest
Developed economies need to be better prepared for a drop in younger workers
The rich have always been with us. Is that a good thing?
It is time to ask tough questions about wealth and income concentration
While being rich might be more acceptable than it once was, the influence that comes with it is more controversial
States that want to encourage people to have more kids should think about making it easier to raise them
New research shows US citizens are alone among wealthy western nations in being largely unmoved by income disparities
Companies silent on questions about treatment of workers
The poorest in the US suffer early deaths in a way that their other developed world counterparts do not
The era of zero interest policy was characterised by sluggish growth and yawning wealth inequality
The gulf between immigrants and those born in the country is larger than in almost any other developed nation
Interior minister says intensity of protests is fading but Macron cancels visit to Germany
