Opinion Pieces
Brian Easton in next week’s Listener on inequality
Mar 14, 2014
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“…the basic statistical conclusions remain: income inequality is markedly higher today than it was three decades ago. There is a serious poverty problem that because it involves children, compromises New Zealand’s long-term development. What to do–if anything&
Read MoreLeading American Economist Paul Krugman-more evidence that more equal societies are better for all
Mar 12, 2014
In this article, prominent and very highly respected American economist, Paul Krugman quotes significant evidence that increasing inequality across the world is not good for all aspects of society including the economies of the countries that have high inequality. read more
Read MoreIncome Inequality in Switzerland
Nov 13, 2013
Here is a country trying to seriously doing something about income inequality click here for this
Read MoreBruce Jesson memorial lecture
Nov 07, 2013
This is an amazing address on inequality by Sir Ted Thomas retired Judge. Click here for this address
Read MoreJeremy Paxman Interviews British Comedian Russell Brand
Oct 25, 2013
This certainly worth a look Click here for this video
Read MoreThe politics of redistribution should be a compulsory read for all.
Oct 12, 2013
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