A fairer world may mean more modest dreams
To achieve a fairer world, humans must think again about how they manage the only planet at their disposal.
Climate disasters make the poor….even poorer
These trends may worsen inequality in the U.S., as the rich move away from disaster-prone areas, while the poor are left behind.
The psychology of inequality and the impact on society
Diminished trust in economically unequal societies may have large social effects.
McDonald’s and the global revolution of fast food workers
When it comes to their wages, McDonald’s workers around the world are not “Loving It” – and they haven’t been shy about expressing their discontent over the past four years.
The Game is Rigged: 7 Reasons to Believe the Transition to Capitalism 2.0 has Begun
Wall Street has become a symbol for greed and sociopathic behavior. The game is rigged; people are fed up and want change.
Another Radical Sustainability Idea: Pay Employees at Least a Fair Living Wage
A living wage would not only have a positive effect on employee well-being, which improves productivity and reduces employee turnover; it also would increase the buying power of citizens, which is good for the economy and the company itself.
Beyond the Mainstream at the World Economic Forum: Jim Harris Reports from Davos
"Severe income disparity" is one of the most significant global risks identified by the World Economic Forum in 2014. But delegates spend $40,000+ to attend the Forum -- and there is the incessant buzz of helicopters ferrying delegates to Davos at $10,000 a trip. What's wrong with this picture?
VIDEO: The Myth Shattered that the Rich Create Jobs
"Sometimes the ideas that we are certain are true are dead wrong. An astronomer who still believes that the earth is the centre of the universe will do some terrible astronomy, likewise, a policy maker who believes that the rich are job creators and should not be taxed will do equally terrible policy."