The Great Divide

Discover the thought-provoking book, The Great Divide, by renowned economist Joseph E. Stiglitz. This B-format paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2016, dives deep into the pressing issue of increasing inequality in the Western world. With 464 pages of insightful essays and reflections, Stiglitz examines the root causes and profound consequences of economic disparity, emphasizing that inequality is a result of conscious policy choices rather than fate. Explore how misguided priorities, deregulation, and tax policies favoring the wealthy contribute to this social crisis. Stiglitz offers compelling solutions to combat inequality, advocating for higher taxes on corporations and the affluent, significant investments in education and infrastructure, and initiatives to foster full employment. His accessible approach merges data with passion, making complex economic insights relatable. The Great Divide not only sheds light on America's struggles with inequality but also draws parallels and lessons from successful models in Scandinavia, Singapore, and Japan. Equip yourself with knowledge and perspective on how we can choose a fairer economy alongside growth. Join the conversation on restoring socio-economic balance today. Enjoy FREE shipping on this essential read, although combined shipping with other products is unavailable. Please allow up to 10 days for delivery.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141981222
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 464


Description:
Why has inequality increased in the Western world - and what can we do about it? In The Great Divide, Joseph E. Stiglitz expands on the diagnosis he offered in his best-selling book The Price of Inequality and suggests ways to counter this growing problem. With his characteristic blend of clarity and passion, Stiglitz argues that inequality is a choice - the cumulative result of unjust policies and misguided priorities.
In these essays, articles and reflections, Stiglitz fully exposes the inequality - from its dimensions and its causes to its consequences for the world - that is afflicting America and other Western countries in thrall to neoliberalism. From Reagan-era policies to the Great Recession and its long aftermath, Stiglitz delves into the processes and irresponsible policies - deregulation, tax cuts for the rich, the corruption of the political process - that are leaving many people further and further behind and turning the dream of a socially mobile society into an ever more unachievable myth. With formidable yet accessible economic insight, he urges us to embrace real solutions- increasing taxes on corporations and the wealthy; investing in education, science, and infrastructure; helping homeowners instead of banks; and, most importantly, doing more to restore the economy to full employment. Stiglitz's analysis reaches beyond America - the inequality leader of the developed world - to draw lessons from Scandinavia, Singapore, and Japan, and he argues against the tide of unnecessary, destructive austerity that is sweeping across Europe.
Ultimately, Stiglitz believes our choice is not between growth and fairness; with the right policies, we can choose both

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