| Resumen: |
Within many countries, wealth and income inequalities have reached new heights, handicapping efforts to
realize development outcomes and expand the opportunities and abilities of people. Soaring inequalities
distort budgets and political processes, leaving them ever more attuned to entrenched elites. This makes it
more difficult for citizens to have a say in the decisions which impact on them and to be able to live lives they
value. Reminders of the sharp differences in wealth, education, and other material resources influence the
way in which people view themselves and others, and can make the equal participation of citizens in political
and public life almost impossible. |
