Joseph E. Stiglitz, Columbia University and Imraan Valodia, University of the Witwatersrand Given the escalating scale of inequality in the world, shouldn’t countries be banding together to set up an international panel on the issue, along the same lines as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the United Nations body set up
In contemporary society, the interplay of race, class, and politics forms a complex web that significantly impacts the fabric of life. This multifaceted interaction, often underpinned by historical precedents and societal norms, has far-reaching implications on the distribution of power, wealth, and opportunities. In this article, we delve into how these forces intertwine
by Maya Srikrishnan, Center for Public Integrity The ability of millions of Americans to make ends meet hinges on how we measure poverty. But the “how” may shift after a national panel recommended changes to one of the Census Bureau’s poverty measures. Designing a fair and accurate measure is no simple matter. It’s
by María Inés Zamudio, Center for Public IntegrityOctober 14, 2022 We share the planet with over 380 trillion viruses right now. Some of these powerful pathogens can kill us and even bring the world to a halt — as the novel coronavirus did in 2020. Viruses teach us how “undeniably connected we are
The objective of this study was to examine the role of social security in fighting poverty in Metlaoui, Tunisia, using survey data collected between July 2012 and January 2014, covering 200 poor households. We used questionnaire data, which gave a thorough analysis of the reactions, behavior, and strategies adopted by poor households as