The Haves and the Have-Nots: A Brief and Idiosyncratic History of Global Inequality

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Inequality is a surprisingly slippery issue. It involves not just straightforward comparisons of individuals, but also comparisons of price and consumption differences around the world - and over time. In The Haves and the Have-Nots, Branko Milanovic, the lead economist at the World Bank's research division, approaches the issue in a new and innovative way; through stories. Milanovic reveals just how rich Elizabeth Bennet's suitor Mr. Darcy really was; how wealthy ancient Romans compare to today's super-rich (for example, Nero vs. Paris Hilton); who the richest people are today; how we should think about Marxism in a modern world; and how location factors into wealth. This bold and entertaining book teaches us not only how to think about inequality, but also why it matters and - most importantly - what we can do about it.

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Unequal People
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Was Socialism Egalitarian?
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Can Several Countries Exist in One?
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Did the World Become More Unequal During
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Do You Want to Know the Winner Before
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Did Colonizers Exploit as Much as They Could? Vignette 3 8 Why Was Rawls Indifferent to Global
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Notes
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Further Readings
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Front Cover Flap
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