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Richard Wilkinson: Cómo la desigualdad económica perjudica sociedades

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De manera instintiva percibimos que las sociedades con brechas abismales en ingresos andan mal. Richard Wilkinson grafica la información fidedigna acerca de la desigualdad económica y demuestra que las cosas empeoran cuando los ricos y pobres están muy separados: efectos reales en salud, costo de vida y valores básicos como la confianza.

In "The Spirit Level," Richard Wilkinson charts data that proves societies that are more equal are healthier, happier societies. Full bio »

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