equitable societies

An interesting article that I thought was worth a read.

Here’s a link to the 1st chapter of a book the guy in the article has written that’s also worth a read !

(Unhealthy Societies: The Afflictions of Inequality by Richard Wilkinson)

…I feel these Epidemiology guys are onto something big!

funny thing is, financial inequality is growing
check this lecture, at around 48/49 minutes this issue is addressed.
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/5420107
here is the document http://www.scribd.com/doc/6674229/Citigroup-Mar-5-2006-Plutonomy-Report-Part-2

What an interesting and insightful video presentation !

Thanks very much for sharing the links nunoCR !

the lecture has been uploaded to vimeo in a decent quality now :stuck_out_tongue:
here it is

enjoy