Newsletter n2 February 2012

We are glad to present the latest Newsletter of Inequality Watch! Please find below our main publications and news about the network. I would especially like to raise your attention to the conference Inequality and crisis in Europe organized by Inequality Watch on the 6th of April in Saint-Denis, France. Find more information below. Cdric Rio, Inequality Watch coordinator http://inequalitywatch.eu Please register to contact@inequalitywatch.eu to receive our publications

Why Inequality Watch?

Inequality Watch, the European observatory of inequality, is a network resulting from the desire of associations and research centres to observe the state and evolution of inequality in Europe. It is the first independent information network for inequality in Europe. A better observation of inequality is necessary to be able to fight against it. To know and understand the evolution of inequality, the mechanisms that explain its increase or decrease and its consequences, is the key to develop more efficient policies to eliminate it. See more Organisation members of Inequality Watch Inequality Watch team and Scientific council Inequality Watch partners

International conference Inequality and crisis in Europe 6th April 2012, Saint-Denis (France)
Inequality Watch in partnership with the Institute for European Studies organize an international conference about Inequality and crisis in Europe. The program is available on Inequality Watch Website. It will take place the 6th of April 2012, at University Paris 8 Saint-Denis (France). Free entrance but registration required. More information and registration: By mail: contact@inequalitywatch.eu By phone: +33 (0)1 40 36 86 94

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The rise of income inequality amongst rich countries

Within rich countries, the wealthiest 10% households have an average standard of living nine times higher than the poorest 10%. Income inequalities have increased almost everywhere.

"Income inequalities have reached a level not seen for the past 30 years", Interview with Michael Frster, OECD Analyst
Inequalities are increasing in almost all rich countries, according to an OECD report, Divided we stand: Why Inequality keeps rising. Michael Frster is a social and political analyst for the OECD and the main author of this report.

Health and Disabilities, causes and consequences of social inequalities

Disabled people are regularly victims of discrimination. Pierre Mormiche and JeanFranois Ravaud show that social inequalities relating to disabilities compound social inequalities relating to health.

The ideological and political roots of American inequality

According to John Roemer, rising inequality in developed countries is due to a lack of confidence regarding the effectiveness of governments to build a more egalitarian society.

Income Poverty and Social Exclusion in the EU

The risk of exclusion is to be measured by three indicators: at-risk-of poverty, severe material deprivation, and living in households with very low work intensity. Some 6.5 million people are deprived according to all three indicators.

Official reports

Deaths from malaria fell by 26% worldwide

Between 2000 and 2010, deaths due to malaria declined 26% worldwide according to the World Malaria Report 2011 published by the World Health Organization.

Tax revenue in Portugal accounted for 34.8% of GDP

Economic and financial crisis had negative impacts on general government revenue in all Europe.

23 % of the Europeans are at risk of poverty or social exclusion

23 % of the Europeans, 115.5 million people, are at risk of poverty or social exclusion in Europe.

Inequality Watch is supported by the Foundation Charles-Lopold Mayer pour le Progrs de lHomme,

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