In this five-part lecture series from the Institute for New Economic Thinking, economists Arjun Jayadev (Azim Premji Univeristy) and Branko Milanovic (CUNY Graduate Center) break down what inequality is, how we measure it, why it exists, and how to address it.
Lecture 1: Why Should I Care?
Inequality is an issue we all face every day, from income disparities to gender discrimination. In this first lecture in the Institute for New Economic Thinking’s “Inequality 101” series, Arjun Jayadev explains the vital importance of understanding inequality in today’s world.
Lecture 2: How Do We Measure Inequality?
Inequality may be everywhere, but that doesn’t mean economists agree on how to measure it. In this second lecture in the Institute for New Economic Thinking’s “Inequality 101” series, Arjun Jayadev explains the relative merits of different ways of measuring inequality.
Lecture 3: What Is Happening?
How did global inequality come about? In this third lecture in the Institute for New Economic Thinking’s “Inequality 101” series, Branko Milanovic explores how the industrial revolution created widening inequality between different countries.
Lecture 4: What Is Happening Now?
What is happening to global inequality now? In this fourth lecture in the Institute for New Economic Thinking’s “Inequality 101” series, Branko Milanovic continues his exploration of global inequality into the contemporary neoliberal era.
Lecture 5: The Bigger Picture
How do we fight inequality? In this fifth and final lecture in the Institute for New Economic Thinking’s “Inequality 101” series, Arjun Jayadev and Branko Milanovic discuss possible policy solutions to inequality, including opening borders and raising taxes on capital gains.
