economic inequality JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti/ · ec·o·nom·ic in·e·qual·i·ty
noun
- The unequal distribution of income, wealth, or other economic resources among individuals or groups within a society. The report highlighted rising economic inequality as a major challenge for policymakers.
- A condition in which economic opportunities and outcomes differ markedly across demographic or geographic lines. Economic inequality between urban and rural areas has prompted calls for targeted development programs.
Synonyms
wealth disparityincome disparityincome inequalitywealth inequalitysocioeconomic disparityfinancial inequalityresource inequalityeconomic disparity
Antonyms
Did you know? Thomas Piketty's 2013 bestseller 'Capital in the Twenty-First Century' brought the term 'economic inequality' into mainstream conversation, sparking worldwide debates on wealth distribution.