Several state leaders, including Pennsylvania, have declared racism "a public health crisis." Many healthcare workers have said this for years and they say it's time those inequalities be addressed.

Social scientists have urged policy-makers and governments to rethink how income inequality is measured. In a new study published in Nature Human Behaviour, researchers from the University of Exeter ...

In an exclusive interview with Outlook Business, Nobel Prize–winning economist James Robinson explains why rising inequality ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As major companies continue to announce increasingly automated labor ...

Some regimes may be tempted to shut down the internet to maintain stability. But new research shows why reducing the wealth gap has become crucial for maintaining security.

Artificial intelligence is projected to reach $4.8 trillion in market value by 2033, but the technology's benefits remain highly concentrated, according to the U.N. Trade and Development agency. In a ...

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People from privileged groups may misperceive equality-boosting policies as harmful to them, even if they would actually benefit. Previous studies have found that advantaged people often don’t support ...

A new study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science has found that rising income inequality is associated ...