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The Great Divide: Unequal Societies and What We Can Do About Them

Joseph E. Stiglitz
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The Great Divide: Unequal Societies and What We Can Do About Them

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016

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Joseph E. Stiglitz

The Great Divide: Unequal Societies and What We Can Do About Them

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

464

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Great Divide: Unequal Societies and What We Can Do About Them, Joseph E. Stiglitz examines the growing economic inequality in societies. The author explores its causes, impacts on individuals and communities, and potential solutions to bridge the gap, advocating for policies that promote fairness and opportunity for everyone.

Informative

Challenging

Contemplative

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.1

1,645 ratings

70%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

In The Great Divide, Joseph E. Stiglitz offers a compelling analysis of economic inequality, combining rich insights with practical solutions. Readers praise the book's clarity and depth, though some critique its repetitiveness and lack of new data. Overall, it effectively challenges societal norms and prompts action against widening disparities.

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Who Should Read The Great Divide: Unequal Societies and What We Can Do About Them?

Readers interested in The Great Divide: Unequal Societies and What We Can Do About Them by Joseph E. Stiglitz are typically engaged in economic inequality and social justice topics. This audience often overlaps with those who appreciate Thomas Piketty's Capital in the Twenty-First Century for its thorough economic analysis and Paul Krugman's insights on policy solutions.

4.1

1,645 ratings

70%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

464

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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