The Latest Breaking News from Inequality

Why finance jobs are widening income inequality in cities around the world

Try to imagine the history of New York without Wall Street, or London without the City. It’s not easy.

The Conversation · Aug 8

Setbacks on land reform path

Thailand needs to make its bloated bureaucracy leaner. No one can dispute that. But dismantling an institution created to reduce the country’s land inequality, in the name of civil service reform, raises troubling questions.

Bangkok Post · Aug 2

Britain’s quarter century: wealth and widening inequality

In this second part in our series on how the UK has changed in the past 25 years, we look at the finances of both the nation and individuals, before turning to housing and business.

The Conversation · Jul 31

Patriotic Millionaires: The group behind the super rich demanding they pay more tax

Millionaires in the UK and US are asking to pay their share by taxing wealth to raise money

The Independent UK · Jul 23

'We Can Afford It': Over 100 UK Millionaires Urge Andy Burnham to Tax Them More to Fund Public Services

Over 120 UK millionaires, including Gary Lineker and Brian Eno, urge Prime Minister Andy Burnham to introduce higher taxes on the wealthy to fund public services and tackle inequality.

International Business Times UK · Jul 23

Ken Turner, the 100-year-old artist who flattened a Tesla with a tank: ‘I’m not a revolutionary, I’m a simple rebel’

The painter, sculptor and performance artist has devoted his life to making art available to the masses. Now with a new exhibition, the centenarian discusses inequality, inspiration, and why he won’t be stopping any time soon

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23

Paper leaks are the symptom, the jobs gold rush is the disease

India's economy features a limited number of well-paying jobs and many low-wage positions. Young people pursue selective education and government roles, seeking better opportunities. This intense competition mirrors a gold rush, wasting significant human resources. The system's flaws, not just exam leaks, breed inequality and underdevelopment. Investing in universal, quality…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

Wealth tax on UK’s super-rich could raise £10bn a year, Andy Burnham told

New PM urged to introduce a 2% minimum charge on households with more than £100m in wealth

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21

Mark Cuban says he has the solution to growing income inequality, and it's to reward every employee—from CEO to janitor—with company stock

“I would like to see it so that every single CEO/founder/entrepreneur does what I did, which was to give equity to every single employee," Cuban said.

Fortune · Jul 20

Billionaire Mark Cuban Says If CEOs Get 10% of Pay in Stock, Janitors Deserve the Same Percentage — ‘That Will Change the Game’

Mark Cuban says income inequality won’t shrink through bigger paychecks alone. Instead, he wants every employee—from CEOs to janitors—to receive the same percentage of stock compensation.

Barchart · Jul 20