Economic inequality Quote by Don Watkins

“Some economic inequality critics go further and contend that there comes a point at which inequality undermines progress—and, by and large, they believe the…

— Don Watkins

“When inequality alarmists like Krugman hold up the post-war era as a model, they are not doing so in the name of prosperity, or…

— Don Watkins

“Incentives aren't the only thing that matter for economic growth. Opportunity is also crucial, and extreme inequality deprives many people of the opportunity to…

— Paul Krugman

Economic inequality is a corrosive force that undermines economic growth, puts a brake on the fight against poverty, and sparks social unrest.

— Winnie Byanyima

“Recently, the International Monetary Fund published a report which revealed that too much inequality even inhibits economic growth.22 Perhaps the most fascinating finding, however,…

— Rutger Bregman

“Inequality is not necessarily bad in itself: the key question is to decide whether it is justified, whether there are reasons for it.”

— Thomas Piketty

“We must insist on putting production at the heart of economic analysis. The inequality alarmists take the existence of progress and prosperity for granted.…

— Don Watkins

I was at the World Bank and a commission reviewed our work on inequality for the U.S. Congress or somebody, and the head of…

— Branko Milanovic

Inequality has risen to the point that it seems to me worthwhile for the U.S. to seriously consider taking the risk of making our…

— Janet Yellen

“Recently, the International Monetary Fund published a report which revealed that too much inequality even inhibits economic growth.22 Perhaps the most fascinating finding, however,…

— Rutger Bregman

When inequality gets too extreme, then it becomes useless for growth, and it can even become bad because it tends to lead to high…

— Thomas Piketty

“Most inequality critics today are economists, journalists, politicians, policy wonks, or political commentators. But most of their ideas are derived from egalitarian philosophers: Rousseau,…

— Don Watkins