The Politics of Inequality - Carsten Jensen, Kees van Kersbergen

The Politics of Inequality

Buch | Hardcover
200 Seiten
2016
Red Globe Press (Verlag)
978-1-137-42701-4 (ISBN)
125,15 inkl. MwSt
This systematic and up-to-date text introduces the nature of inequality, and examines its political, economic and societal causes and consequences in diverse settings around the globe.
Contemporary democracies vary greatly in how much income inequality they tolerate. Some, like the United States and the United Kingdom, have seen high and rising levels for decades, while others, such as the Nordic countries, are much more equal.

This comprehensive text draws on a wealth of cutting-edge theories and empirical data to examine the political and economic causes and consequences of income inequality around the globe. It is organized around a set of key questions, including:
- Is there something morally wrong with inequality? 
- Is inequality good or bad for economic growth? 
- How does inequality affect political participation and engagement? 
- Who decides in the politics of inequality?

Systematic and accessible, this is the perfect book for students with an interest in the connections between politics and inequality.

Carsten Jensen and Kees van Kersbergen are both Professors of Political Science at Aarhus University, Denmark.

1. What is the Politics of Inequality?
2. Is There Something Morally Wrong With Inequality?
3. Why Should We Care About Inequality?
4. How to Measure Inequality?
5. What are the Empirical Patterns?
6. Does Inequality Matter for Growth?
7. What are the Roads to Riches?
8. Does the Welfare State Reduce Inequality?
9. Does Economic Inequality Lead to Political Inequality?
10. Who Decides in the Politics of Inequality?
11. What Future for the Politics of Inequality?

Erscheinungsdatum
Sprache englisch
Maße 156 x 234 mm
Gewicht 458 g
Themenwelt Sozialwissenschaften Politik / Verwaltung Politische Theorie
Sozialwissenschaften Politik / Verwaltung Vergleichende Politikwissenschaften
Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie
Wirtschaft
ISBN-10 1-137-42701-9 / 1137427019
ISBN-13 978-1-137-42701-4 / 9781137427014
Zustand Neuware
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