Introduction: inequalities in Spain

Introducción: la desigualdad en España

Bernardino León-Reyes (), Javier Carbonell Castañer () and Javier Soria-Espin ()
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Bernardino León-Reyes: Sciences Po - Sciences Po
Javier Carbonell Castañer: The University of Edinburgh
Javier Soria-Espin: PSE - Paris School of Economics - UP1 - Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne - ENS-PSL - École normale supérieure - Paris - PSL - Université Paris Sciences et Lettres - EHESS - École des hautes études en sciences sociales - ENPC - École nationale des ponts et chaussées - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement, PJSE - Paris Jourdan Sciences Economiques - UP1 - Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne - ENS-PSL - École normale supérieure - Paris - PSL - Université Paris Sciences et Lettres - EHESS - École des hautes études en sciences sociales - ENPC - École nationale des ponts et chaussées - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement

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Abstract: The introduction of La Desigualdad en España lays out the importance of understanding economic inequality not only in terms of its impact on individual freedoms but also on social and economic growth. The text challenges common myths in Spanish public discourse, such as the notions that inequality is necessary for freedom or that it fosters economic development. It argues that inequality limits freedom by disproportionately affecting the opportunities and agency of individuals, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Furthermore, the introduction emphasizes that inequality undermines meritocracy by disproportionately rewarding privileged individuals while ignoring the efforts of those less fortunate. Lastly, it debunks the myth that economic growth requires inequality, instead positing that it leads to inefficiencies and hinders sustainable and inclusive development. Through a transdisciplinary approach with contributions from more than thirty experts, the book aims to provide comprehensive insights into the causes, consequences, and potential solutions to inequality in Spain, drawing on research across multiple social science disciplines.

Keywords: Inequality; Economic growth; Social mobility; Meritocracy; Freedom and equality; Wealth distribution; Income inequality; Democracy and inequality; Public policy; Social justice; Poverty reduction; Social stratification; Inclusive growth; Redistributive policies; Labor market inequalities; Intergenerational mobility; Gender inequality; Educational inequality; Desigualdad; Crecimiento económico; Movilidad social; Meritocracia; Libertad e igualdad; Distribución de la riqueza; Desigualdad de ingresos; Democracia y desigualdad; Política pública; Justicia social; Reducción de la pobreza; Estratificación social; Crecimiento inclusivo; Políticas redistributivas; Desigualdades en el mercado laboral; Movilidad intergeneracional; Desigualdad de género; Desigualdad educativa.; Democracia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024-05
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Published in La desigualdad en España, Lengua de Trapo; Círculo de Bellas Artes, pp.13-40, 2024, 978-84-8381-294-5

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