The new Republican tax law would give thousands of dollars in benefits to the wealthiest, while poor households would barely ...

Various approaches to taxing wealth could be useful to address intergenerational inequality and wealth distribution issues in the European Union, a report by the European Commission found.

If, historically, you've been the lower-earning spouse, you may plan to claim spousal Social Security benefits. As long as you wait until your full retirement age (FRA) to claim them, spousal benefits ...

Cuts to Medicaid and anti-poverty programs wipe out gains low-income households could see from policies like no taxes on tips and overtime, nonpartisan estimates show.

Research suggests that psychological biases may limit support for reducing economic disparities. But there are ways to get ...

Gender equality is not only a fundamental right but an economic imperative. A considerable body of research shows that it makes economic sense for society to benefit fully from the skills and labor of ...

The Myth of American Inequality: How Government Biases Policy Debate, by Phil Gramm, Robert Ekelund, and John Early (Rowman and Littlefield, 264 pp., $24.99) “The year was 2081, and everybody was ...

They must ensure older women are included in gender equality programmes and should make a concerted effort to drive and track their inclusion. A growing concern “As the global population ages, the ...

The benefits of immigration are widely distributed. But the costs are mostly borne by the cities and towns in which immigrants first arrive. Those seeking a better life often come here with nothing.

The qualifying salary for the Workfare Income Supplement scheme will be raised from S$2,500 to S$3,000. Budget 2024: Half a million lower-wage Singaporeans to benefit from improved income top-up ...