Uncomfortably Off - Why the Top 10% of Earners Should Care about Inequality (Paperback)

Media attention is often focused on the very richest, the 1%, and their capacity to influence politics and shape society. But they are not the only ones who drive politics, the public conversation and much of the private sector. The focus of this book is on the larger group between the 1% and the 10%. These are the managers and professionals of our media, business, the third sector, political parties and academia and are just as influential. However, many would not recognise themselves as high earners at all. In fact, earning around £60,000 a year in Britain places you in the top 10% of income earners. Maybe you’re surprised you fall into this category, or are not as far off as you thought. Despite this group’s relative advantage and comfort, these high earners don’t always feel politically empowered. They worry about their income and are anxious about the future. Most of them are more likely to move down the income ladder than up it. Drawing attention to this powerful section of society, this book explains why, even if you are relatively near the top, it is in your interest that inequality is reduced, and how you can make that happen.

General

Imprint:	Policy Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2024
First published:	2023
Authors:	Marcos González Hernando • Gerry Mitchell
Dimensions:	216 x 240mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	258
ISBN-13:	978-1-4473-6752-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Work & labour Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4473-6752-9
Barcode:	9781447367529

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