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The puzzling politics of inequality

The Rhodes Center Podcast with Mark Blyth

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The Politics of Inequality

This chapter examines the ongoing challenges of inequality and critiques contemporary capitalist structures and reformist approaches. It explores the complexities of individual self-interest and varying perceptions of fairness that complicate coalition-building around inequality issues. The conversation also highlights the impact of precarious employment and the limitations of traditional economic measures like the Gini coefficient in addressing the root causes of discontent.

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