The Indian magazine Open published a brief interview with me, conducted by email:
‘Not only is wealth inequality rising, but the consequences of wealth inequality are also growing’
Here is the most interesting Q&A exchange:
"How concerned are you about the loss of jobs, especially in countries such as India where people in very low-income (informal) jobs are bearing the brunt of the lockdown? Is wealth inequality set to rise rapidly? ...
‘Not only is wealth inequality rising, but the consequences of wealth inequality are also growing’
Here is the most interesting Q&A exchange:
"How concerned are you about the loss of jobs, especially in countries such as India where people in very low-income (informal) jobs are bearing the brunt of the lockdown? Is wealth inequality set to rise rapidly? ...
"In the near term I am very concerned by the loss of jobs. Not only is wealth inequality rising as a consequence, but also the consequences of wealth inequality are growing. Prosperous office workers can work remotely and be paid, but many manual workers can’t work remotely, and aren’t being paid."