Battlers and Billionaires: The Updated Story of Inequality in Australia by Andre
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Battlers and Billionaires: The Updated Story of Inequality in Australia by Andre. And why does inequality matter anyway?From egalitarian beginnings, Australian inequality rose through the nineteenth century. First Nations to Federation2. Federation to the 1970s - the Great Compression3. Battlers and Billionaires by Andrew Leigh Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Unpacking inequality in Australia by renowned economist and MP Andrew LeighIs Australia fair enough? And why does inequality matter anyway?From egalitarian beginnings, Australian inequality rose through the nineteenth century. Then we became more equal again, with inequality falling markedly from the 1920s to the 1970s. Now, inequality is returning to the heights of the 1820s. The housing and cost-of-living crises we face are some of the defining issues of our Battlers and Billionaires, Andrew Leigh shows that while inequality can fuel growth, it also poses dangers to society. Too much inequality risks cleaving us into two Australias, with little contact between the haves and the have-nots. And the further apart the rungs on the ladder of opportunity, the harder it is for a kid born into poverty to enter the middle and Billionaires sheds fresh light on what makes Australia distinctive, and what it means to have - and keep - a fair 1. First Nations to Federation2. Federation to the 1970s - the Great Compression3. The 1980s to Today - the Great Divergence4. Drivers5. Consequences of Inequality6. Mobility7. What Do Australians Think About Inequality?8. What Is to Be Done?'Fun, fascinating and fundamentally important. A must-read for anyone who cares about bridging our divides.' -Julia Gillard'Be warned- this book will open your eyes and prick your conscience.' -Ross Gittins'A thought-provoking book which emphasises how far we have strayed from confidently discussing public policies that seek to give meaning to our egalitarian spirit.' -Laura Tingle'This is required reading for every Australian who seriously cares about the fair go enduring.' -Peter FitzSimons Details ISBN 1760645249 ISBN-13 9781760645243 Title Battlers and Billionaires Author Andrew Leigh Format Paperback Year 2024 Pages 240 Publisher Black Inc. GEItemID:161925813; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
