Inequality: A New Zealand Crisis - and What We Can Do About It

Bridget Williams Books, Wellington, 2013. Multiple copies, please enquire as to condition.

A staggering rise in wealth disparity has transformed New Zealand from one of the developed world?s most equal nations to one of the most unequal. As the gap between rich and poor has widened dramatically across the developed world, New Zealand has experienced one of the most rapid increases in inequality of any country. This has become a source of concern to many New Zealanders, as evidence suggests that it divides communities and harms us all. So dramatic has been this shift from a supposedly egalitarian society that the future has become diffi cult to grasp. What are the options for - and barriers to - tackling the gap between rich and poor? This book presents key facts about New Zealand?s rising inequality and makes a powerful case for its devastating impact. Expert contributors provide analyses and tell the stories that show how this ?fair country? has changed. And they outline sound strategies for a fairer and economically stronger future. This book will begin to reshape the debate on inequality in New Zealand. Editor Max Rashbrooke is a regular participant in discussions, seminars and presentations, as the debate grows. Published with the New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services.