An Introduction to the Relationship between Inequality and Health
by
Andreas Bergh, Therese Nilsson, Daniel Waldenström
Language: English
Release Date: August 26, 2016
There is a clear trend in rich countries that despite rising incomes and living standards, the gap between rich and poor is widening. What does this mean for our health? Does increasing income inequality affect outcomes such as obesity, life expectancy and subjective well-being? Are rich and poor groups...