We explore factors causing inequality, the role of debt, and finding an optimal level of inequality (because you do need some ...

Social stratification explains how class, status, and power shape life chances from access to education and healthcare to career opportunities and social mobility. This simplified breakdown shows how ...

Rio de Janeiro’s favela of Rocinha sees makeshift dwellings spiral down the mountain, all but crashing into the turquoise ...

Studies have quantified this phenomenon. One cross-country analysis showed that a 10 percentage point increase in the credit-to-GDP ratio in the lead-up to a recession was associated with an increase ...

The study found that happiness exerts a measurable and positive effect on income. Specifically, a 1% increase in happiness ...

A global surge in rheumatoid arthritis with local hotspots highlights the need for targeted public health interventions.

Across 41 states, the bottom 20% make less than $20,000 on average. Meanwhile, the top 20% earn more than $250,000 in 25 ...

Democracy is backsliding globally, as growing economic inequality and the disruptive influence of social media erode public ...