International Women's Day: How Equal is Sweden
The article examines the state of gender equality in Sweden, highlighting both progress and ongoing disparities, especially in income and violence against women.
How China could narrow a tech hub’s income gap – and avoid Silicon Valley’s fate
China's Zhejiang province aims to reduce the income gap between urban and rural areas, focusing on sustainable development amidst the booming tech industry.
We are earning more than ever before. But the wealth gap divides Czechs more and more.
A new report highlights the increasing wealth disparity in Czechia, as citizens earn more now than in previous years, yet the divide is growing significantly.
Stagnating Domestic Demand and Slowing Youth Employment... The Labor Market Dual Structure Solidifies Again
Recent data reveals a troubling widening of the wage gap between large and small businesses in South Korea, along with a decline in income growth for the youth, indicating a persistence of dual labor market structures.
Average Salary Gap Between Large and Small Enterprises Doubles
The average wage gap between large and small enterprises in Korea has doubled to 2.0 times, reversing the trend of narrowing that had been observed over the previous two years.
Tax Gap and Loss of Competitiveness Against Brazil and Uruguay: Argentine Agriculture Pays Up to 70% of Its Income to the State
Argentine agricultural producers face significant tax burdens, paying up to 70% of their income to the state, which hampers their competitiveness compared to Brazil and Uruguay.
Rising Costs Eliminate Salary Increases - The Gap with Europe
A report outlines how rising costs in Greece have overshadowed salary increases, with many workers facing real income loss due to inflation.
The AI Boom Enhances the Gap Between Corporate Income and Employee Wages
A report indicates that the AI investment boom in the US is widening the gap between corporate profits and employee wages, with workers seeing stagnation in their incomes.
‘From Age 60, 210,000 Won Every Month’ Gyeongnam Provincial Pension Sees Surge in Signups... Additional 20,000 to be Recruited
The Gyeongnam Provincial Pension, designed to fill the income gap before receiving the national pension, has seen overwhelming interest, leading to plans for an additional 20,000 recruits this year.
Half of the money saved from the elimination of the tax gap goes to consumption
Following the elimination of the tax gap, half of the additional income will be used for everyday consumption, with analysts predicting that about one-quarter of wage earners will invest the surplus income.
The extra money left after the removal of the tax gap in Poland goes to consumption
The extra money that people receive from the elimination of the tax gap in Poland is expected to be largely spent on everyday consumption, with analysts predicting that about a quarter of earners will invest the additional income.
Richest and poorest neighbourhoods mapped as top earners have £87,000 more
The gap in disposable income between the richest and poorest neighborhoods in the UK has widened, with top earners in Leamouth, Tower Hamlets averaging £107,600, or £87,000 more than those at the bottom.
A study detects a "sustained income transfer" from the young to the elderly in Spain
A report by Fedea highlights a continuous income transfer from younger people to the elderly in Spain, primarily through pensions and the housing market.