Excessive Inequality and Socio-Economic Progress

The growing inequality in the global economy is reaching unprecedented levels, and this book seeks to develop frameworks for assessing and addressing it. It explores the theoretical approaches to economic inequality, examines issues of methodology, and applies these concepts to examine inequality in EU countries. Factors such as the impact on socio-economic progress, the transition from normal to excessive inequality, and its effects on economic growth, quality of life, and environmental sustainability are considered.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 236 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The escalating disparities in the global economy across the globe are reaching unprecedented heights. This book endeavors to establish frameworks for evaluating excessive inequality and its profound consequences on social-economic advancement and sustainable development. It commences by providing a comprehensive summary of the theoretical perspectives on economic inequality, its distinct nature, and the ongoing debate surrounding its definition and progression. Subsequently, the book delves into the methodological considerations for addressing the escalating excessive economic inequality. It then applies these concepts to examine inequality across a diverse array of European Union (EU) countries. A multitude of factors are taken into account, including the impact of economic inequality on socio-economic progress, the transition from normal inequality to excessive inequality, and its repercussions on economic growth, quality of life, and environmental sustainability among various groups.

The growing inequality in the global economy across the planet is reaching unprecedented levels. This book seeks to develop frameworks for the assessment of excessive inequality and its impact on social-economic progress and sustainable development. It begins by summarizing the theoretical approaches of economic inequality,its specificity,and questioning what economic inequality really is and how it progresses. Next,the book explores issues of methodology for addressing the growing excessive economic inequality. It then applies these concepts to examine inequality across a range of the European Union (EU) countries. A variety of factors are considered,such as the impact of economic inequality on socio-economic progress,when normal inequality turns into excessive inequality,and its impact on economic growth,quality of life,and the environmental sustainability across different groups.
The escalating disparities in the global economy across the globe are reaching unprecedented heights. This book endeavors to establish frameworks for evaluating excessive inequality and its profound consequences on social-economic advancement and sustainable development. It commences by providing a comprehensive summary of the theoretical perspectives on economic inequality, its distinct nature, and the ongoing debate surrounding its definition and progression. Subsequently, the book delves into the methodological considerations for addressing the escalating excessive economic inequality. It then applies these concepts to examine inequality across a diverse array of European Union (EU) countries. A multitude of factors are taken into account, including the impact of economic inequality on socio-economic progress, the transition from normal inequality to excessive inequality, and its repercussions on economic growth, quality of life, and environmental sustainability among various groups.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032243788