Think Like An Economist

S E20: Inequality - Understanding the Gap between Rich and Poor

Dec 1, 2020

17:55

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Episode notes

Introduction

3min

The Differences Between Income and Wealth

2min

The Importance of Income Inequality

2min

How to Redistribute Income

4min

The Importance of Fairness

2min

The Importance of Fairness

2min

The Importance of Class and Race in Fairness

2min

How to Think Like an Economist

2min

How hard is it to move out of poverty and up the economic ladder? Justin Wolfers and Betsey Stevenson explore how economic inequality is shaped by people's backgrounds and opportunities. And they look at the tools available for making a more equal society.

Co-Host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.

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