The Latest Breaking News from Inequality

Unpaid work is a significant aspect of gender inequality in Europe, with women on average spending two hours more per day on it than men. Differences in the gap follow regional trends, shaped by gender stereotypes and norms.

But "the typical dollar in self-employment does not come from the typical self-employed individual," according to a Minneapolis Fed study.

The ‘knowledge economy’ promised cultural and social growth. Instead, we got worsening inequality and division. Artificial intelligence will supercharge it

The relationship between inequality and economic growth is a complex one, especially in Africa. Inequality is the result of a host of factors, including policy choices, institutional legacies and power structures that favour elites. Professor Imraan Valodia, director of the Southern Centre for Inequality Studies spoke to Ernest Aryeetey, emeritus…

Decades of international research have consistently shown that materialistic goals undermine wellbeing

Over the next decade, Elon Musk could become the world’s first trillionaire. The Tesla board recently proposed a US$1 trillion (A$1.5 trillion) compensation plan, if Musk can meet a series of ambitious growth targets.

Economic inequality in America today stems from a shift in the early 1980s when “the rules of the game changed,” former Labor Secretary Robert Reich recently warned. 

Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, warned on Thursday that artificial intelligence will lead to unprecedented inequality, benefiting only the wealthiest 1% to 10% of Americans, while displacing millions of workers across various industries.

In early 2025, the wealthiest 5% in the euro area held 45% of net household wealth. Euronews Business takes a closer look at wealth inequality across Europe.