Income Inequality

Overview

Introduction to Inequality
Inequality is a complex concept and is difficult to measure. Excessive inequality can erode social cohesion, lead to political polarization, and lower economic growth. Learn more about the inequality, its causes and consequences and how the IMF helps countries in tackling inequality.
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Blogs

How High Economic Uncertainty May Threaten Global Financial Stability
October 15, 2024

Unknowns raise risk of financial market volatility and a sharp decline in economic growth

Global Public Debt Is Probably Worse Than it Looks
October 15, 2024

Elevated risks to public debt call for enduring and carefully designed fiscal adjustments

Why Women Risk Losing Out in Shift to Green Jobs
October 7, 2024

Closing the gender gap in science, technology, engineering, and math would accelerate the green transition while making it more inclusive

Political Parties of all Stripes are Pushing for Higher Government Spending
September 16, 2024

Large fiscal deficits and elevated debt levels call for greater fiscal prudence, but political forces are pulling in the opposite way

Women Lead Record Number of Central Banks, but More Progress is Needed
August 29, 2024

New governors in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Papua New Guinea lifted the share of central banks with women leaders to 16 percent

Now Is the Time to Help Countries Faced with Liquidity Challenges
August 1, 2024

With elevated debt service squeezing the space available to finance much needed investment in many countries, urgent action is needed to boost fiscal space, maintain adequate international support, and reduce debt servicing costs.