This book focuses on the differences in wealth between women and men. It is an examination of why women struggle to accumulate assets, who has what, and why it matters. Women now receive more college degrees than men, and enter the workforce with better job opportunities than ev…
"The world is a better place than it used to be. People are wealthier and healthier, and live longer lives. Yet the escapes from destitution by so many have left gaping inequalities between people and between nations. In The Great Escape, Angus Deaton--one of the foremost expert…
Journeys inside the world of America's new breed of multimillionaires to explore the real world of new money and its influence on American culture, society, and politics.
Die Ungleichheit nimmt zu: immer weniger Menschen häufen immer größeren Reichtum an, während die Zahl der Armen wächst und die Mittelschicht vom Abstieg bedroht ist. Nobelpreisträger Joseph Stiglitz zeigt, dass diese Entwicklung keine zwangsläufige Folge einer freien Marktwirtsc…
"Richer nations are happier, yet economic growth doesn't increase happiness. This paradox is explained by the 'hidden wealth of nations'--the extent to which citizens get along with others independently drives both economic growth and well-being. Much of this hidden wealth is ex…
"Richer nations are happier, yet economic growth doesn't increase happiness. This paradox is explained by the 'hidden wealth of nations'--the extent to which citizens get along with others independently drives both economic growth and well-being. Much of this hidden wealth is ex…
"La répartition des richesses est l'une des questions les plus vives et les plus débattues aujourd'hui. Mais que sait-on vraiment de son évolution sur le long terme ? La dynamique de l'accumulation du capital engendre-t-elle inévitablement sa concentration toujours plus forte en…
This work looks at the links between housing, personal sector wealth and the family in contemporary society.
Taiwan, as a newly industrialised country, is well known for its rapid economic development. But few have been concerned with the social implications. This book explores the development of state welfare in Taiwan, focusing on the interconnection between capitalist development an…