Description
How do income and wealth develop on a global level? What dynamics reinforce inequalities within and between societies, and which ones have a balancing effect? This course provides a comprehensive overview of global income and wealth distribution. We analyze the factors on which wealth and poverty depend and how inequality affects health, education, happiness, or democracy. Finally, it also addresses the question of justice and possible strategies and measures for more balance.
Highlights
- Course on global income and wealth distribution
- Analysis of inequalities and their impacts
- Strategies for more justice
General Information
The course at the University of Zurich addresses the developments and dynamics of income and wealth worldwide. It offers a comprehensive analysis of the factors influencing wealth and poverty, as well as their impacts on health, education, and democracy.
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November 2026
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