Different measures of inequality—such as the Gini coefficient, the Theil index, and the income share of the wealthiest in society—are sensitive to different parts of the distribution and can in ...
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Uncover the root causes of inequality in the world. Gain the skills to combat social injustice through research, policymaking or international development. In an age of rapid economic and social ...
Despite numerous studies, the causes of social inequalities in health are still not fully understood. In particular, the reasons why health inequalities change over time, and under different social ...
In other words, a just society relies on conventions and legislation to actively reduce inequality. So far in South Africa, this has meant two things: a minimum wage, and attempts at transparency.
The COVID-19 pandemic has put health inequalities in stark focus. Working at the NHS Nightingale Hospital North West, one senior practitioner based at The University of Manchester has had a ...