Week 4: Economic Inequality and Covid 19 Pandemic

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Economic Inequality

The unequal distribution of wealth and opportunities among different groups in society.

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Collective Action Problem

A situation where individuals would benefit from cooperating but conflicting interests prevent it from happening.

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National Inequality

Inequality that occurs within a specific country.

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Global Inequality

Inequality that occurs between different countries.

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Overall Inequality

Inequality that encompasses the entire global population.

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Gender Inequality in Global Health

The disparity where women are the majority in health care roles but are underrepresented in leadership and paid less than men.

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Vaccine Apartheid

A term describing the inequitable access to COVID-19 vaccines, particularly affecting poorer nations.

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Branko Milanovic

An author who examines economic inequality resulting from economic growth and globalization.

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Walter Scheidel

An author who argues that significant reductions in inequality occur primarily through disasters like wars or pandemics.

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Covid-19 Vaccine Hoarding

The practice by wealthy countries of stockpiling vaccines, limiting access for poorer nations during the pandemic.

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