What is Economic Inequality?

Category: Economics

1Definition

The uneven distribution of income and wealth within a population.

2Context

Measured by Gini coefficient. Debated as both inevitable and harmful to growth.

3Example

Economic inequality has increased as top earners gain faster than middle and lower incomes.

⚠Common Trap

Some inequality may be efficient; extreme inequality tends to harm social stability.

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