Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/321955 
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Year of Publication: 
2024
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UJ Press, Johannesburg
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"A Fair Share: Reflecting Essays on Economic Inequality in South Africa" explores the multifaceted issue of economic inequality in South Africa, delving into its historical roots, current manifestations, and potential solutions. Edited by Nico Keyser, the book comprises essays from various experts, addressing topics such as income and wealth disparities, the impact of urbanization, land distribution, the role of banks, service delivery, health inequalities, and education. It aims to provide insights and policy recommendations to foster a more equitable societies Main Themes Economic Disparities and Their Roots Chapters: 1 (Introduction), 2 (Measuring Inequality), 3 (Income and Wealth Inequality), 5 (From Van Riebeeck to Ubuntu: Exploring South Africa's Land Legacy) Sectoral Analysis of Inequality Chapters: 4 (Cities are at the Centre of South Africa's Wage Inequalities), 6 (Are Banks Doing Enough to Address Inequality?), 7 (Service Delivery Inequality), 8 (Socioeconomic Inequalities in Health), 9 (Education and Inequality) Policy Recommendations and Future Directions Chapters: 10 (Income Inequality, Employment, and the Informal Sector), 11 (The Case for a 'Workable' Basic Income Grant for Addressing Income Inequality), 12 (Economic Inclusion and Inequality), "Why all the fuss about economic inequality? Why does economic inequality matter? Is it just a political theme used to support (or win over) the have-nots?" "The theories on inequality are imperfect and dynamic, and the measurement of inequality is multidimensional." "The land is thus an example of historical injustices colliding with demands for contemporary fairness." "At its core, such a state bank is seen by the South African government as a key enabler to address the inequality problem in South Africa as part of their broader developmental policy agenda." "South Africa is known as one of the countries with the most income inequality globally." These quotes capture the essence of the discussions in the book, highlighting the critical issues and debates around economic inequality in South Africa.
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cities
economic inequality
income
South Africa
wage
wealth
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9781776489985
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