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I would also like to suggest that M. Becker lives and works in a sterile environment far removed from those who live a life of inequality. His post sounds like there are a few unequal folks who may live around the corner, but of course this isn't true, there are millions in the USA alone. Perhaps if he read the book, "Deer Hunting with Jesus," he would have a much better idea of the reality of inequality.
Bad and Good Inequality-Becker
The Economist in its January 20th issue has an excellent discussion of many issues related to inequality within and between countries. I believe the main issues related to judging inequality and its changes over time come down to deciding whether the inequality is of the good or bad kind. Ma...
Having spent the past six years in Mexico, it appears that inequality in itself is not bad, but, in my opinion, it creates high crime rates which are certainly evident in the USA, Mexico, Brazil and Russia. The problem here in Mexico is the lack of opportunity. Unless Mexico provides economic opportunities for its population it will continue to be a second hand country with alarmingly high crime rate.
Bad and Good Inequality-Becker
The Economist in its January 20th issue has an excellent discussion of many issues related to inequality within and between countries. I believe the main issues related to judging inequality and its changes over time come down to deciding whether the inequality is of the good or bad kind. Ma...
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