Country Quote by Simon Kuznets

“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

Growth is a substitute for equality of income. So long as there is growth there is hope, and that makes large income differentials tolerable.

— Henry Wallich

The benefits of growth have not trickled down. Income inequalities have become one of the biggest global challenges, attracting growing attention not only in…

— Jose Angel Gurria

“For instance, in Sweden, Finland, and Germany, income inequality has actually grown more quickly over the past twenty to thirty years than in the…

— Erik Brynjolfsson

Wealth inequality has increased.

— Cornel West

“What determines inequality among individuals within a single nation? Are there certain regularities that make inequality behave in a particular way as societies develop?”

— Branko Milanović

“Many ordinary Americans believe that “large differences in income are necessary for America’s prosperity,” as one standard survey question puts it.18 However, economists who…

— Larry M. Bartels

The triumph of economic liberalization has coincided with a sharp increase in income inequality.

— Chrystia Freeland

Today we hear that the gains from economic growth accrue to the highest-income earners while the standard of living of the poor and middle…

— Kevin Hassett

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

— Winnie Byanyima

Most people believe that inequality is rising - and indeed it has been rising for a while in a number of rich countries. And…

— Branko Milanovic

“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