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Why Horizontal Inequalities are Important for a Shared Society

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This article argues that low horizontal inequalities, or inequalities among groups, should form an intrinsic aspect of a shared society. It argues, on the basis of several philosophical analyses, that horizontal inequalities are not only unjust, but they also contribute to violent conflict and lack of social cohesion. Although low horizontal inequalities appear to be an implicit aspect of the shared society project it would be an advantage to include them explicitly, from the perspective of assessing and measuring progress.

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  • Frances Stewart, 2014. "Why Horizontal Inequalities are Important for a Shared Society," Development, Palgrave Macmillan;Society for International Deveopment, vol. 57(1), pages 46-54, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:develp:v:57:y:2014:i:1:p:46-54
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    1. Naude, Wim & Nagler, Paula, 2015. "Industrialisation, Innovation, Inclusion," MERIT Working Papers 2015-043, United Nations University - Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (MERIT).
    2. Raouf Boucekkine & Rodolphe Desbordes & Paolo Melindi-Ghidi, 2019. "Social Divisiveness and Conflicts: Grievances Matter!," AMSE Working Papers 1906, Aix-Marseille School of Economics, France.

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