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Reasons why income and wealth inequality exists

Income and wealth inequality can be caused by differences in the growth of income of different social groups. Changes in employment and taxation and government policy can also affect levels of inequality.

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Inequality
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This guide contains the following content:

  • What is social inequality in the UK?
  • Income and wealth inequality
  • Trends in inequality
  • Causes of Inequalities
  • UK taxation policy
  • Scottish taxation policy
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