Not Fair (eBook)

Inequality of Opportunity in Canada

Lars Osberg (Autor)

eBook Download: PDF

2025
272 Seiten
University of Toronto Press (Verlag)
978-1-4875-4800-1 (ISBN)

Infos

Not Fair offers a fresh perspective on the barriers to true equal opportunity in Canada. Challenging the conventional focus on labour market earnings, this book examines both sides of GDP - income from labour and income from capital - highlighting the critical role of inherited wealth in sustaining Canada's financial aristocracy of great family fortunes. Through a compelling exploration of both upward and downward social mobility, the book reveals the hidden mechanisms that reinforce inherited privilege and the persistent barriers to change.Challenging the myth of a meritocratic society, Not Fair makes a compelling case for systemic reform calling not only for expanded opportunities but also for a stronger social safety net to mitigate the realities of downward mobility. With a sharp focus on taxation of large inheritances, the vital role of unions, and the impact of progressive social policies, this book presents a powerful call to action for a fairer, more just economy. Engaging and thought-provoking, it is essential reading for anyone concerned about the future of economic equality in Canada.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 28.10.2025
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung ► Staat / Verwaltung
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Makrosoziologie
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Volkswirtschaftslehre ► Makroökonomie
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Volkswirtschaftslehre ► Wirtschaftspolitik
• ISBN-10: 1-4875-4800-1 / 1487548001
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4875-4800-1 / 9781487548001