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The super-rich have never had it so good. But millions of us can't afford a home, an education or a pension. And unless we change course soon, the future will be even worse. Much worse. But things don't have to be like this.

''An invaluable repository of recent ideas put forward by academics and think-tankers.'' The Financial Times

''Byrne is an engaging writer, and his latest book is full of ideas.'' The Telegraph

In this bold new book, former Treasury Minister Liam Byrne explains why wealth inequality has grown so fast in recent years; warns how it threatens our society, economy and politics; shows where economics has got it wrong and lays out a path back to common sense, with five practical ways to rebuild an old ideal: the wealth-owning democracy.

Liam Byrne draws on conversations and debates with former prime ministers, presidents and policymakers around the world, together with experts at the OECD, World Bank and IMF, to arg

The Inequality of Wealth

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      Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 10/9/2024
      ISBN13: 9781804543399, 978-1804543399
      ISBN10: 180454339X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The super-rich have never had it so good. But millions of us can't afford a home, an education or a pension. And unless we change course soon, the future will be even worse. Much worse. But things don't have to be like this.

      ''An invaluable repository of recent ideas put forward by academics and think-tankers.'' The Financial Times

      ''Byrne is an engaging writer, and his latest book is full of ideas.'' The Telegraph

      In this bold new book, former Treasury Minister Liam Byrne explains why wealth inequality has grown so fast in recent years; warns how it threatens our society, economy and politics; shows where economics has got it wrong and lays out a path back to common sense, with five practical ways to rebuild an old ideal: the wealth-owning democracy.

      Liam Byrne draws on conversations and debates with former prime ministers, presidents and policymakers around the world, together with experts at the OECD, World Bank and IMF, to arg

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