World of work report 2008
World of work report 2008
- New Delhi Academic Foundation 2008
- 162 p.
In the majority of countries, the incomes of rich people have grown faster than those of their poorer counterparts. To what extent is this a problem for society and the economy? What are the factors behind observed trends and what can policy makers do to address excessive income inequality?
This report looks at these issues comprehensively and provides answers to some of the key questions in today's international debate, as such:
• To what extent has financial globalization exacerbated economic instability and income inequality? Is there evidence that
financial crises hit the middle class and low-income groups disproportionately, while the financial booms mainly benefit high-income investors?
• What are the trends in executive pay and how do they compare with the performance of the firms that they manage?
• Are traditional institutions, such as trade union-employer negotiations, still able to distribute the economic gains and losses in a balanced manner?
• How should design taxes and welfare benefits be designed so as to limit excessive inequalities while supporting economic growth?
• Is higher income inequality inevitable if countries want to grow fast and create enough jobs?
9788171887460
Income inequalities
331.2 WOR 2008
In the majority of countries, the incomes of rich people have grown faster than those of their poorer counterparts. To what extent is this a problem for society and the economy? What are the factors behind observed trends and what can policy makers do to address excessive income inequality?
This report looks at these issues comprehensively and provides answers to some of the key questions in today's international debate, as such:
• To what extent has financial globalization exacerbated economic instability and income inequality? Is there evidence that
financial crises hit the middle class and low-income groups disproportionately, while the financial booms mainly benefit high-income investors?
• What are the trends in executive pay and how do they compare with the performance of the firms that they manage?
• Are traditional institutions, such as trade union-employer negotiations, still able to distribute the economic gains and losses in a balanced manner?
• How should design taxes and welfare benefits be designed so as to limit excessive inequalities while supporting economic growth?
• Is higher income inequality inevitable if countries want to grow fast and create enough jobs?
9788171887460
Income inequalities
331.2 WOR 2008