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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Even if 'income inequality' is alleviated... if the burden of living costs does not decrease, it feels 'more unequal'

A recent study reveals that despite improvements in income inequality in South Korea, many people still feel an increase in economic inequality due to high living costs and asset disparities.

Mar 19 • 08:24 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Negative Trend Reversal: The Mental Health of Students is Again Deteriorating

A recent study reveals that mental health among students in Germany has worsened, with one in four students experiencing psychological distress, particularly those from low-income families.

Mar 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

A beggar with three luxury cars was arrested in Dubai

In Dubai, a beggar has been arrested despite owning three luxury vehicles, highlighting issues of income inequality and the perceived contradictions in wealth distribution.

Mar 17 • 09:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Unequal Impact of Price Surge on Greek Households

Recent research indicates that the recent inflation surge in Greece has disproportionately affected households based on their income levels.

Mar 17 • 09:51 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

World-renowned economist: 'One must attack on all fronts. Income and inheritance taxes are not enough'

French economist Gabriel Zucman argues for a wealth tax as a crucial tool to combat rising economic inequality.

Mar 17 • 08:14 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

World-renowned economist: "One must attack on all fronts. Income and inheritance tax are not enough"

French economist Gabriel Zucman argues that implementing a wealth tax is crucial to addressing growing economic inequality and ensuring a fairer tax system.

Mar 17 • 08:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Glass Ceiling of the 21st Century: The Gender Gap in the Digital Economy

The article discusses the impact of digital transformation on gender inequality in the workforce across Ibero-America.

Mar 17 • 03:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Simulator: how many square meters you can buy according to your salary in March 2026

A new property investment simulator illustrates the increasing difficulty of purchasing a two-bedroom apartment in Argentina, showing that it could take between 20 and almost 100 years of minimum wage earnings.

Mar 16 • 16:38 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Economist: Food checks for millionaires illustrate why wealth tax is necessary

An economist argues that providing food checks to millionaires demonstrates the necessity of a wealth tax in Denmark.

Mar 16 • 00:00 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Income Inequality in Russia Approaching Record Highs, Research Group Says

A research group has reported that income inequality in Russia is nearing record highs amid various economic challenges.

Mar 13 • 15:39 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

One particular thing has driven inequality up – here are the graphs you need to understand

The article discusses the rise of economic inequality in Denmark, particularly in the context of the ongoing election campaign.

Mar 11 • 10:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Just cutting fuel taxes would benefit the wealthy more…Targeted support likely through supplementary budget

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung suggests that cutting fuel taxes could disproportionately benefit the wealthy, prompting a shift towards targeted financial support for low-income individuals and households.

Mar 10 • 10:32 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

JONATHAN TURLEY: Sanders' wealth tax dangles checks while torching the Constitution

Senator Bernie Sanders is advocating for a 5% annual wealth tax on billionaires to fund direct payments to lower-income households, raising significant constitutional concerns.

Mar 10 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Average Salary in the Czech Republic Rose to 49 Thousand Crowns, Increasing by 7.2 Percent Year-on-Year

The average salary in the Czech Republic increased by 7.2 percent to 49,215 crowns last year, according to data from the Czech Statistical Office.

Mar 6 • 09:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Study: Having a child reduces women's income - and increases men's

A recent Finnish study reveals that having children significantly decreases the income of highly educated women while financially benefiting men.

Mar 6 • 06:42 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The main injustice today is against our children and grandchildren

The article discusses the negative intergenerational income distribution and its implications for future generations in Argentina.

Mar 4 • 19:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

STTK: The employee earns the CEO's daily wage in one and a half months

A recent report reveals that Finnish employees need to work 46 days to earn the daily wage of a CEO, highlighting ongoing disparities in income development between corporate leaders and workers.

Mar 3 • 05:03 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN Debate. "The new loan rule will hit those who need to renovate"

The Swedish government's new loan regulations aimed at curbing overconsumption may disproportionately impact low-income households and young buyers who cannot afford fully renovated homes.

Mar 1 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Judge mocks the population in trial at the Supreme Court

A Brazilian judge's comments during a Supreme Court trial revealed a significant disconnect between the judiciary and the general public, particularly regarding the issue of high public salaries.

Feb 27 • 23:35 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The Prime Minister will address the 'completely skewed' wealth distribution – a new analysis shows what she is talking about

A new analysis reveals significant disparities in wealth distribution in Denmark, with the top 1% accumulating a quarter of the nation's total net wealth, prompting the Prime Minister to take action.

Feb 27 • 05:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Heat and Schools

Extreme heat continues to pose significant challenges for public health, particularly for lower-income communities lacking cooling solutions.

Feb 26 • 03:02 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico: obstructed social mobility

A recent report reveals that only 2% of individuals born into the lowest income quintile in Mexico manage to reach the highest income bracket in adulthood.

Feb 25 • 07:08 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

More than 13,000 wealthy French do not pay any income tax, according to Bercy documents

Documents reveal that a significant number of wealthy French households report zero or negative income tax.

Feb 18 • 12:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

In the Age of Stock Investment

The article discusses the growing trend of stock investment in South Korea, highlighting concerns over income inequality and the mental strain on investors.

Feb 18 • 09:46 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Here are five suggestions for how politicians can change property taxes

The article discusses the disparity in income from property ownership compared to employment and suggests five potential reforms for property taxation in Denmark.

Feb 18 • 08:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Economist: How the Rich are Taxed and Who Escapes – Myths and Data

The Economist highlights that while the narrative suggests the rich are not taxed, in reality, tax systems in developed economies have become more progressive over the past few decades, effectively reducing post-tax income inequality.

Feb 17 • 11:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Apartment sought: Protect ownership

The article discusses the housing shortage in German cities, emphasizing the negative impact on lower-income individuals while arguing against forced state ownership of properties as a solution.

Feb 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Sugar Tax has the Most Impact on the Lowest Income Groups

The proposed sugar tax is expected to disproportionately affect lower-income individuals and is being scrutinized by various stakeholders including business associations.

Feb 16 • 21:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Laughing all the way to the bank? How bosses' pay has soared at three big lenders

Bank executives' salaries have surged significantly, reflecting substantial profits at Lloyds, Barclays, and NatWest amidst a growing disparity between executive compensation and worker pay.

Feb 13 • 08:50 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Capital Devours Labor: How the Structure of Wealth Has Changed in America?

The article discusses the increasing share of economic fruits in the U.S. going to capital instead of labor, highlighting a structural shift in wealth distribution that has worsened since the pandemic.

Feb 12 • 04:55 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

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.

Feb 11 • 17:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Entering the metropolitan area is essential for income improvement'... a vicious cycle strengthening the inheritance of wealth

A study reveals worsening 'inheritance of poverty' among low-income youth outside the metropolitan area in South Korea, highlighting the stronger impact of parental assets over income.

Feb 11 • 08:09 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. Increase child allowances and tax the money as income

A proposal to increase child allowances while taxing them as income argues for a fairer distribution of state benefits.

Feb 9 • 14:35 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The wealthiest seniors benefit the most from the government's tax cuts

The Danish government's new tax deductions for seniors primarily benefit those with the highest incomes, prompting criticism from the Socialist People’s Party for being inequitable.

Feb 9 • 05:47 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

America in 2026? Behind the Attractive Facade of Growth, Tensions are Building

The article discusses the underlying tensions in the United States as the country experiences economic growth but faces significant challenges.

Feb 8 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Inequality reaches a minimum since 2008 and child poverty finally decreases

In Spain, both poverty and inequality continue to decline, with the poverty rate falling to 19.5%, the lowest level since 2008, according to the latest Survey on Living Conditions.

Feb 5 • 11:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Homework of Inequality Left by the Semiconductor Boom

Recent reports highlight that inequality in South Korea has deepened, extending beyond income disparities to significant structural divides in assets, education, and health.

Feb 4 • 20:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Han Byeong-do: 'We will use all policy means to correct real estate speculation'

Han Byeong-do, the Democratic Party's floor leader, promised to mobilize all available policy tools to rectify real estate speculation, which he claims has worsened income inequality and social polarization in South Korea.

Feb 4 • 02:23 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Jeff Bezos reported such a low income that he applied for and received family benefits

The article discusses how Jeff Bezos reported a low income to qualify for family benefits, amidst political debates in France about taxing the super-rich.

Jan 16 • 10:24 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

Without Work, There Will Be Cakes! At Least According to the Richest Person on the Planet

The concept of universal basic income (UBI) is being revisited in a grander fashion, suggesting that everyone should receive a basic income for their needs without conditions.

Jan 13 • 10:50 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Spain is indeed a country for rentiers

The article discusses the growing debate on income inequality in Spain, highlighting the prevalence of rent income that allows individuals to become affluent without working, thus posing a deeper issue within generational equity.

Jan 4 • 21:24 UTC

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