| Inequality Around the World 2002 Edition Contributor(s): Freeman, R. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0333773543 ISBN-13: 9780333773543 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2002 Annotation: One of the most troubling developments of the past two decades has been the dramatic rise in inequality among nations and within nations. This book examines the nature of this development in a variety of countries and contexts - China, Russia, Australia, Latin America, Italy - where the rise of inequality has not been studied as intensively as the US or UK. It also presents analyses of some potential causes and consequences of the rise in inequality. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Economic Conditions - Business & Economics | Economic History |
| Dewey: 339.22 |
| Series: International Economic Association |
| Physical Information: 0.91" H x 6.32" W x 8.5" (1.24 lbs) 281 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: One of the most troubling developments of the past two decades has been the dramatic rise in inequality among nations and within nations. This book examines the nature of this development in a variety of countries and contexts - China, Russia, Australia, Latin America, Italy - where the rise of inequality has not been studied as intensively as the US or UK. It also presents analyses of some potential causes and consequences of the rise in inequality. |