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    Inequality has broadened since the 1970s as economic growth has slowed and income gaps have widened. While the post-World War II period saw substantial shared prosperity, political views now differ on whether governments should focus on equality of opportunity or equality of outcomes. Some argue that the condition of one's birth does not determine life outcomes, but social mobility may be impacted by growing inequality.

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    Inequality has broadened since the 1970s as economic growth has slowed and income gaps have widened. While the post-World War II period saw substantial shared prosperity, political views now differ on whether governments should focus on equality of opportunity or equality of outcomes. Some argue that the condition of one's birth does not determine life outcomes, but social mobility may be impacted by growing inequality.

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    1.

    Inequality
    • 1. Introductory remarks

     Broader trend of inequality


     end of World War II into the 1970s: substantial economic growth
    and broadly shared prosperity.
     1970s onwards : economic growth slowed and the income gap
    widened
     Political dimension : neo-liberal, prevalent view : “equality of
    opportunity”… contrasts with social-democratic tradition in
    Europe : “equality of outcomes”
    • = determines to what extent political action is taken
     Social mobility
    1. Inequality
    Paul Ryan, speaker of the House of Representatives : "in our country, the
    condition of your birth does not determine the outcome of your life." Sept. 2017
    1. Inequality

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