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Introduction: inequalities in Spain
[Introducción: la desigualdad en España]

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  • Bernardino León-Reyes

    (Sciences Po - Sciences Po)

  • Javier Carbonell Castañer

    (Edin. - University of Edinburgh)

  • Javier Soria-Espin

    (PSE - Paris School of Economics - UP1 - Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne - ENS-PSL - École normale supérieure - Paris - PSL - Université Paris Sciences et Lettres - EHESS - École des hautes études en sciences sociales - ENPC - École des Ponts ParisTech - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement)

Abstract

The introduction of La Desigualdad en España lays out the importance of understanding economic inequality not only in terms of its impact on individual freedoms but also on social and economic growth. The text challenges common myths in Spanish public discourse, such as the notions that inequality is necessary for freedom or that it fosters economic development. It argues that inequality limits freedom by disproportionately affecting the opportunities and agency of individuals, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Furthermore, the introduction emphasizes that inequality undermines meritocracy by disproportionately rewarding privileged individuals while ignoring the efforts of those less fortunate. Lastly, it debunks the myth that economic growth requires inequality, instead positing that it leads to inefficiencies and hinders sustainable and inclusive development. Through a transdisciplinary approach with contributions from more than thirty experts, the book aims to provide comprehensive insights into the causes, consequences, and potential solutions to inequality in Spain, drawing on research across multiple social science disciplines.

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  • Bernardino León-Reyes & Javier Carbonell Castañer & Javier Soria-Espin, 2024. "Introduction: inequalities in Spain [Introducción: la desigualdad en España]," PSE-Ecole d'économie de Paris (Postprint) hal-04698309, HAL.
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