Economic Inequality

/ˌɛkəˈnɑːmɪk ˌɪnɪˈkwɑːləti/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The legal and social condition in which wealth, opportunities, and privileges are unevenly distributed among individuals or groups within a society.
    Economic inequality often informs legislative debates on tax policy and social welfare.

Forms

  • economic inequality

Commentary

Economic inequality is a key concept in legal discussions of social justice, often influencing laws on taxation, employment, and civil rights.

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