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Causes of Economic Inequality, Effects and Remediation

When it comes to economic inequality, many people may feel that this is a complex and difficult problem to understand. However, it is very relevant to our daily lives. If we look around, we can see that this problem not only occurs at the national level but also affects our communities and families. In this article, ACU PAY will discuss the causes of inequality, the implications, and the approaches we can take to solve this problem.

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Causes of Economic Inequality

Unfair income distribution: One of the main causes of inequality is the uneven distribution of income. In many countries, the rich tend to earn steep incomes while the poor struggle to get through the day. This creates a wider gap between the rich and the poor.

Education and access to resources: Education is an important tool for self-development, but if people in certain communities do not have access to education, there will be fewer opportunities to get a good job, and that is why inequality remains.

Employment opportunities: Some may face difficulties when approaching job opportunities, whether it be discrimination from employers or restrictions caused by gender or race, which prevent some groups from having a proper job.

Government policy: Economic policies that do not consider the needs of the people, such as reducing taxes on the rich or supporting projects that do not benefit the community, will increase inequality.

The Impact of Economic Inequality

Increase in poverty: Inequality leaves many people living in poverty and do not receive basic essential services such as education, medical treatment, or housing.

Social unrest: When a person feels that he or she does not receive just, it can result in resentment, which can lead to conflict or protest.

Impact on economic growth: Inequality will prevent the economy from growing to the fullest because most people cannot participate in economic activities effectively.

Deterioration of quality of life: People in unequal circumstances often suffer from poor health and stress, resulting in a significant drop in quality of life.

Measures to Address Economic Inequality

Creating educational access opportunities: The government should focus on education by making it quality and accessible to everyone, especially in low-income communities.

Creating quality jobs: Developing policies that support the creation of quality jobs and proper wages will reduce inequality.   

Improvement of tax policy: The government should consider revising its tax policy by collecting more taxes from the rich and investing them in projects that benefit society.

Building a strong social network: Encouraging communities to have a strong network to help each other and reduce social inequality.

Promotion of diversity and aggregation: Everyone should be involved in economic decisions, especially those that are often overlooked. This will help create justice and reduce inequality.

Economic inequality is a life-threatening problem for all of us. Understanding the causes and implications of this problem will enable us to look for appropriate solutions, whether it is educational support, quality job creation, or government policy improvement. Social cooperation will help us build a better future.  All can have a better life and an equal opportunity to develop themselves.

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