Tag #Economic Inequality

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US Tariffs to Devastate Developing Economies

The UNCTAD report, "Sparing the vulnerable", warns that new US tariffs, reaching up to 50 percent for some developing countries, will severely harm their exports and economic growth, despite their minimal contribution to the US trade deficit.

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UK Government Faces Crisis of Confidence Amidst Deep Divisions

The UK government faces plummeting public trust due to deep economic divisions and a fragmented political landscape, exemplified by recent local election results and a subsequent U-turn on winter fuel payments; a new Council of the Nations and Regions aims to address this, but faces significant chal...

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UK Government Considers Reversing Winter Fuel Payment Cuts

The UK government may reinstate winter fuel payments for approximately 100,000 pensioners after cutting the benefit in September, prompting a debate about austerity, wealth distribution, and fairness.

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German Foreign Residents Pay 10% More in Rent

Foreigners in Germany pay an average of 9.5% more in rent (€7.75/m²) than Germans (€7.08/m²) in 2022, with disparities linked to apartment size and residency length, highlighting housing inequalities.

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UK Billionaire Wealth Soars, Exacerbating Inequality

The number of UK billionaires increased from 15 in 1990 to 165 in 2024, coinciding with a sharp rise in wealth inequality; the top 50 richest families now hold more wealth than the poorest 34 million people, and a 2% wealth tax on the rich list since the mid-90s could have generated £325 billion.

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Oregon's Bottle Bill Faces Overhaul Amid Concerns Over Drug Activity and Homelessness

Oregon's pioneering bottle bill, celebrating 50 years, faces potential changes due to unintended consequences like increased drug activity and homelessness around redemption centers; lawmakers are considering time restrictions and alternative sites to mitigate problems.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Dutch Tax Laws Exacerbate Wealth Inequality

A new book, "De sterkste schouders", reveals that Dutch tax laws disproportionately benefit entrepreneurs, leading to increased wealth inequality, with employees bearing a significantly higher tax burden; this is evidenced by a 25-year comparison of tax burdens between employee and entrepreneurs in ...

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Record High Suicides Among Young Dutch Women in 2024

In 2024, suicides in the Netherlands remained stable at 1,849, but saw a record high of 117 suicides among women aged 10-30; suicide is the leading cause of death among Dutch teenagers, exceeding traffic accidents.

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US Wealth Inequality Widens as Top 10 Gain $365 Billion Amidst Proposed Republican Tax Cuts

A new Oxfam analysis reveals that the richest 10 Americans gained $365 billion in the past year, while the median American worker earned just over $50,000, highlighting extreme wealth inequality exacerbated by a proposed Republican tax bill that would deepen this gap and add trillions to the nationa...

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Greek Public Pensions 60% Higher Than Private Sector Pensions

In March 2024, Greece's EFKA paid €2.72 billion in pensions; new public sector pensions averaged €1,216.92 monthly, almost 60% higher than private sector pensions (€765.98). 15% of pensioners receive less than €500 monthly.

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Soaring Costs of German Driver's Licenses Spark Calls for Reform

Obtaining a driver's license in Germany costs between €2,500 and €3,500, significantly more than in other EU countries due to a rigorous training program with high failure rates. This financial burden disproportionately affects young people and migrants.

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Mixed Brexit Sentiments in Thurrock Highlight Unmet Promises and Ongoing Tensions

In Thurrock, UK, residents express mixed feelings about Brexit, with some citing unmet promises of investment and economic growth, while others focus on immigration concerns and rising living costs, illustrating a disconnect between national narratives and local realities.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth

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