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Global Income Inequality: What It Is And Why It Matters? Author info | Abstract | Publisher info | Download info | Related research | Statistics Branko Milanovic (World Bank)
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The paper presents a non-technical summary of the current state of debate on the measurement and implications of global inequality (inequality between citizens of the world). It discusses the relationship between globalization and global inequality. It shows why global inequality matters and proposes a scheme for global redistribution.
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