I think that it's quite hard, really, for there to be... A significant reduction in inequality. Leaving aside what could be done still, the redistribution... I think with BIM's position, somewhat at least, on that... Without creating better paid jobs. And that really, I think, in Western countries... Means trying to have more manufacturing jobs again. That is what actually, in lots of ways ... Gosses was in significant part about... Which was green growth.
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