Inequality
Dala-Demokraten publishes list of Dalarna's top earners
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The local newspaper Dala-Demokraten has released lists of the highest earners in Dalarna's communes, based on 2024 tax declaration data. The richest individuals earn on average 60 times the median wage in the county. The lists reveal significant income disparities across different areas.
The share of children and youth in Uppsala has increased most in the municipality's weakest and strongest residential areas between 2017 and 2024, while decreasing in middle areas. The change is most pronounced among primary school children. Over 60 percent of areas have seen a decline in child share since 2017.
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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.
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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.
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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.