Economic Inequality
/ˌɛkəˈnɑːmɪk ˌɪnɪˈkwɑːləti/
Definitions
- (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
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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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