Social Equality vs. Income Inequality

An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics. ~ Plutarch

Weighing Social Equality vs. Income Inequality

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7283485

Transcript

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Is income inequality necessarily bad?

Surprisingly, some economists believe income inequality is good, even essential.

Canadians and Social Inequalities: Report

http://www.legermarketing.com/documents/SPCLM/040802ENG.pdf

>> Canadians are divided when it comes to their perception of inequalities in Canada

>> A majority of Canadians consider that inequalities in Canada are not as significant as those of other North American countries

>> Nearly 3 out of 4 Canadians believe it is possible to fight social inequalities.

>> Inequalities pertaining to income and access to health care would be among the most serious

EXPLORATIONS IN SOCIAL INEQUALITY

http://www.trinity.edu/~mkearl/strat.html

Ben Bernanke: Income Inequality Is 'Creating 2 Societies'

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/12/06/ben-bernanke-income-inequality-_n_792581.html