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Anthony B. Atkinson (1944–2017) was a British economist and one of the world’s leading scholars on income distribution and inequality.
Known for: Inequality: What Can Be Done?
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Inequality: What Can Be Done?
In this influential work, economist Anthony B. Atkinson explores the causes and consequences of economic inequality and argues that it is not an inevitable outcome of modern capitalism but a result of policy choices. Drawing on decades of research, Atkinson proposes a comprehensive set of practical measures to reduce inequality, including progressive taxation, social investment, and technological innovation policies aimed at inclusive growth.
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Historical Context
To understand inequality today, we must begin with its historical trajectory. After the Second World War, many developed economies experienced an extraordinary decline in income disparities. Progressive taxation, strong labor unions, expanding welfare states, and full-employment policies together cr...
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Conceptual Foundations
To address inequality, we must be clear about what we mean by it. Economists often speak of income inequality, but I argue we must also consider wealth inequality and opportunity inequality. Income measures tell us how much people earn per year. Wealth measures reveal ownership—the accumulation of p...
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About Anthony B. Atkinson
Anthony B. Atkinson (1944–2017) was a British economist and one of the world’s leading scholars on income distribution and inequality. He served as a professor at the London School of Economics, the University of Oxford, and Nuffield College, and authored numerous influential works on welfare econom...
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Anthony B. Atkinson (1944–2017) was a British economist and one of the world’s leading scholars on income distribution and inequality. He served as a professor at the London School of Economics, the University of Oxford, and Nuffield College, and authored numerous influential works on welfare econom...
Anthony B. Atkinson (1944–2017) was a British economist and one of the world’s leading scholars on income distribution and inequality. He served as a professor at the London School of Economics, the University of Oxford, and Nuffield College, and authored numerous influential works on welfare economics and social policy.
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