"A brilliantly clear and concise guide. Highly recommended." - Ben
Chu
Economic inequality in the UK is currently at historically high levels
and the rise in income inequality over the last 30 years is one of the
largest across developed nations. But what caused this sustained
increase in inequality and what does it mean for modern society in the
UK?
In this book, Economist Mike Brewer discusses the causes and
consequences of these high levels of economic inequality, outlining why
the UK became so unequal in the 1980s and how this has developed further
since the 2008 financial crash and the austerity that followed. Brewer
then presents new analysis of the top 1% and 0.1%, before assessing the
relevance of Thomas Piketty's landmark work and predictions around
wealth inequalities. The author then outlines six key areas that need
addressing to move the UK off its high-inequality path and towards a
fairer society, including wealth redistribution, social mobility, and
excessive pay at the top.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The 'What Do We Know and What Should We Do About...?′
series offers readers short, up-to-date overviews of key issues often
misrepresented, simplified or misunderstood in modern society and the
media. Each book is written by a leading social scientist with an
established reputation in the relevant subject area. The Series Editor
is Professor Chris Grey, Royal Holloway, University of London
