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Andelen barn och unga i Uppsala har ökat mest i kommunens svagaste och starkaste bostadsområden mellan 2017 och 2024, medan den minskat i medelområdena. Förändringen är tydligast bland grundskolebarn. Över 60 procent av områdena har sett en minskning av barnandelen sedan 2017.

18 mars 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Consultancy firm Empiria reported that in February 2026, the poorest 10% of households faced 3.3% inflation, compared to 2.9% for the richest 10%. The gap stems from the heavier weight of food and housing in low-income baskets. INDEC confirmed a general monthly inflation rate of 2.9%.

Building on Colfuturo's announcement that its Programa Crédito Beca will forgo state funding from 2026 after two decades, President Gustavo Petro has detailed the program's unequal distribution favoring wealthier students, reigniting national debate on higher education equity.

18 december 2025 Rapporterad av AI

Impact Hub Cape Winelands has launched an initiative to dismantle structural barriers preventing local businesses from participating in the region's economy. Led by CEO Marli Goussard, the hub connects entrepreneurs with research, markets, and funding to promote inclusive growth. The effort targets tourism integration and community ownership in one of South Africa's most unequal areas.

In Spain's richest municipalities, housing prices have risen up to 30% more than incomes over the past year, according to data from the Tax Agency and Idealista. This gap worsens perceptions of inequality, with over half the population feeling social mobility is broken. An Oxfam Intermón survey identifies housing as the main source of inequality in the country.

30 september 2025 Rapporterad av AI

A group of researchers published a tribune in Le Monde expressing full support for Gabriel Zucman, a French economist internationally recognized for his rigorous work on tax inequalities. This statement comes amid recent criticisms of his research. The signatories highlight his integrity and scientific contributions.