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An even playing field

Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny

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Wealth Inequality and Racial Disparities

Exploring the surge in wealth assets in the UK and Australia, this chapter examines the concentration of wealth among the top percentile, particularly in housing and investments. It delves into racialized wealth disparities, citing a study that reveals a substantial gap between white and black African or Bangladeshi households in the UK. The discussion expands to gender and class wealth gaps, highlighting the impact of rising wealth disparities on social mobility and democracy.

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