Глобальное неравенство

«Where we are not, the grass is greener.»This proverb is often heard by people who attempt to raise the issue of inequality in their own country. It seems that in other nations, income is distributed fairly. This poster is necessary to either disprove or confirm this thesis. The poster translates a common, everyday feeling into a measurable plane; its purpose is to allow for a visual comparison of countries around the world based on income inequality on a single sheet.

The poster depicts income inequality, not wealth inequality. This is a fundamental distinction.

Income inequality refers to the distribution of income flow—salaries, business earnings, and transfers. Wealth inequality, however, is the distribution of accumulated assets: real estate, stocks, inheritance, and other capital.

If the poster were based on wealth inequality, the image would be significantly more stark—wealth inequality is systematically higher than income inequality globally. But when comparing quality of life between countries, income inequality is the more appropriate metric because it reflects what people are actually receiving, rather than what has accumulated over decades. Furthermore, the indicator refers to pre-tax income, meaning the poster does not account for tax burdens.

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