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A Brief and Idiosyncratic History of Global Inequality
出版ReadHowYouWant.com, 2010-11
主題Business & Economics / Economic HistoryBusiness & Economics / Economics / MacroeconomicsBusiness & Economics / Economics / TheorySocial Science / Poverty & HomelessnessSocial Science / Social Classes & Economic Disparity
ISBN14596081519781459608153
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=s8PnY-TiYGoC&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋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.