Inequality: what should be done?
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Overview
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Background information11 Topics
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What is inequality
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History and presence of global inequality
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Income inequality within countries and regions
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Wealth inequality within countries and regions
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Carbon Inequality
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Vital inequality
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Existential inequality
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Drivers of inequality
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What can be done about inequality?
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How traditional welfare regimes deal with inequality
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Tackling inequality in times of climate crisis
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What is inequality
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Endnotes
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Glossary
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References
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Interactive learningDeepen your knowledge2 Topics
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Training materialExercises for group activities6 Topics
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