The Price of Inequality
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The Price of Inequality is a book by economist Joseph Stiglitz that analyzes the causes and consequences of growing economic inequality and argues for policy reforms to create a fairer, more stable society.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| The Price of Inequality canonical | 1 |
| The Price of Inequality: How Today’s Divided Society Endangers Our Future | 1 |
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Price of Inequality Context triple: [Joseph Stiglitz, notableWork, The Price of Inequality]
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A.
Inequality Reexamined
Inequality Reexamined is a philosophical and economic work by Amartya Sen that critically analyzes traditional views of inequality and justice through his capabilities approach.
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B.
The Fears of the Rich, the Needs of the Poor
The Fears of the Rich, the Needs of the Poor is a book by epidemiologist and public health leader William H. Foege that reflects on global health inequities and the moral imperative to address them.
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C.
Grand Pursuit: The Story of Economic Genius
Grand Pursuit: The Story of Economic Genius is a narrative history book by Sylvia Nasar that traces the development of modern economic thought through the lives and ideas of influential economists.
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D.
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents is a nonfiction book by Isabel Wilkerson that examines the hidden caste systems shaping social hierarchy and inequality in the United States and around the world.
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E.
The City That Works
"The City That Works" is a civic motto highlighting Portland, Oregon’s reputation for effective local governance, urban planning, and livability.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Price of Inequality Target entity description: The Price of Inequality is a book by economist Joseph Stiglitz that analyzes the causes and consequences of growing economic inequality and argues for policy reforms to create a fairer, more stable society.
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A.
Inequality Reexamined
Inequality Reexamined is a philosophical and economic work by Amartya Sen that critically analyzes traditional views of inequality and justice through his capabilities approach.
-
B.
The Fears of the Rich, the Needs of the Poor
The Fears of the Rich, the Needs of the Poor is a book by epidemiologist and public health leader William H. Foege that reflects on global health inequities and the moral imperative to address them.
-
C.
Grand Pursuit: The Story of Economic Genius
Grand Pursuit: The Story of Economic Genius is a narrative history book by Sylvia Nasar that traces the development of modern economic thought through the lives and ideas of influential economists.
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D.
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents is a nonfiction book by Isabel Wilkerson that examines the hidden caste systems shaping social hierarchy and inequality in the United States and around the world.
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E.
The City That Works
"The City That Works" is a civic motto highlighting Portland, Oregon’s reputation for effective local governance, urban planning, and livability.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf | book ⓘ |
| author |
Joseph Stiglitz
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surface form:
Joseph E. Stiglitz
Joseph Stiglitz ⓘ |
| awardsReceived |
Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought
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surface form:
Sakharov Prize for Journalism as an Act of Conscience (for Stiglitz’s related work)
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| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| criticizes |
International Monetary Fund policies before the 2008 crisis
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austerity policies ⓘ deregulation of financial markets ⓘ market fundamentalism ⓘ trickle-down economics ⓘ |
| describes |
effects of inequality on social mobility
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links between inequality and financial instability ⓘ role of institutions in shaping inequality ⓘ |
| genre |
economics book
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non-fiction ⓘ political economy ⓘ |
| hasEdition |
The Price of Inequality
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
The Price of Inequality: How Today’s Divided Society Endangers Our Future
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| hasPart |
chapters analyzing the top 1 percent
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chapters on globalization and inequality ⓘ chapters on politics and inequality ⓘ policy recommendations section ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Keynesian economics
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Stiglitz’s work on information asymmetry ⓘ welfare economics ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
economic inequality
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financial crisis of 2007–2008 ⓘ globalization ⓘ income inequality ⓘ macroeconomics ⓘ public policy ⓘ social justice ⓘ wealth inequality ⓘ |
| mediaType |
audiobook
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e-book ⓘ hardcover ⓘ paperback ⓘ print ⓘ |
| notableIdea |
inequality harms economic growth
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inequality undermines democracy ⓘ political capture by the 1 percent ⓘ reforms can reduce inequality and increase efficiency ⓘ rent-seeking as driver of inequality ⓘ |
| originalPublicationYear | 2012 ⓘ |
| proposesPolicy |
campaign finance reform
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expanded social safety net ⓘ greater investment in education ⓘ progressive taxation ⓘ reform of corporate governance ⓘ stronger financial regulation ⓘ |
| publicationDate | 2012 ⓘ |
| publisher | W. W. Norton & Company ⓘ |
| subtitle | How Today’s Divided Society Endangers Our Future ⓘ |
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this entity surface form:
The Price of Inequality: How Today’s Divided Society Endangers Our Future