1. Income and Wealth Inequality

2. The Context
400 Years of Progress

3. The Context
400 Years of Progress

4. The Context
400 Years of Progress

5. The Context
400 Years of Progress
Life longevity

6. The Context
400 Years of Progress
Life longevity
40 yrs to 80+ years

7. The Context 400 Years of Progress Life longevity 40 yrs to 80+ years
Violence

8. The Context 400 Years of Progress Life longevity 40 yrs to 80+ years
Violence
Decreased significantly

9. The Context 400 Years of Progress Life longevity 40 yrs to 80+ years
Violence
Decreased significantly
Absolute Poverty

10. The Context 400 Years of Progress Life longevity 40 yrs to 80+ years
Violence
Decreased significantly
Absolute Poverty
Decreased significantly

11. The Context

12. The Context

13. The Context 400 Years of Progress Life longevity 40 yrs to 80+ years
Violence
Decreased significantly
Absolute Poverty
Decreased significantly
Steven Pinker: Better Angels; Enlightenment Now

14. The Context 400 Years of Progress Life longevity 40 yrs to 80+ years
Violence
Decreased significantly
Absolute Poverty
Decreased significantly
Steven Pinker: Better Angels; Enlightenment Now
Hans Rosling: New Insights on Poverty (video)

15. The Current Situation

16. The Current Situation
Does Income and Wealth Inequality Exist?

17. The Current Situation Does Income and Wealth Inequality Exist?
If So, Is This a Problem?

18. The Current Situation Does Income and Wealth Inequality Exist?
If So, Is This a Problem?
If So, What Are Some Causes?

19. The Current Situation Does Income and Wealth Inequality Exist?
If So, Is This a Problem?
If So, What Are Some Causes?
Can Anything Be Done to Reduce Inequalities?

20. Existence of Inequalities

21. Existence of Inequalities

22. Existence of Inequalities

23. Existence of Inequalities

24. Problem of Inequalities

25. Problem of Inequalities
Higher Levels of Inequality Related to:

26. Problem of Inequalities
Higher Levels of Inequality Related to:
Lower life expectancy

27. Problem of Inequalities
Higher Levels of Inequality Related to:
Lower life expectancy
Higher infant mortality

28. Problem of Inequalities
Higher Levels of Inequality Related to:
Lower life expectancy
Higher infant mortality
Increased obesity

29. Problem of Inequalities
Higher Levels of Inequality Related to:
Lower life expectancy
Higher infant mortality
Increased obesity
Increased teenage births

30. Problem of Inequalities
Higher Levels of Inequality Related to:
Lower life expectancy
Increased mental illness
Higher infant mortality
Increased obesity
Increased teenage births

31. Problem of Inequalities
Higher Levels of Inequality Related to:
Lower life expectancy
Increased mental illness
Higher infant mortality
Increased homicides
Increased obesity
Increased teenage births

32. Problem of Inequalities
Higher Levels of Inequality Related to:
Lower life expectancy
Increased mental illness
Higher infant mortality
Increased homicides
Increased obesity
Lower education scores
Increased teenage births

33. Problem of Inequalities
Higher Levels of Inequality Related to:
Lower life expectancy
Increased mental illness
Higher infant mortality
Increased homicides
Increased obesity
Lower education scores
Increased teenage births
Lower social trust

34. Problem of Inequalities
Higher Levels of Inequality Related to:
Lower life expectancy
Increased mental illness
Higher infant mortality
Increased homicides
Increased obesity
Lower education scores
Increased teenage births
Lower social trust
Wilkinson & Pickett: The Spirit Level

35. Causes of Inequalities
Mindset
Access to Energy
Connectivity
Levels of Education
Access to Capital
Level of Private Debt

36. Causes of Inequalities
Mindset

37. Impulsive/ Egocentric
Spiral Dynamics
Color
Meme
Basic Theme
Characteristics
Beige
Survivalistic
Act to Stay Alive
Develop habits; form bands
Purple
Magical/ Animalistic
Keep Spirits Happy; Make Tribe Safe
Obey desires of spirit; Allegiance to chief and elders
Red
Impulsive/ Egocentric
Be What You Are Regardless of Outcomes
World is full of threats; Demand respect; Conquer enemies
Blue
Authoritarian
Life Has Meaning; Predetermined Outcomes
Sacrifice self for order; Order enforces code of conduct
Orange
Success
Act in Own Self Interest
Progress is inherent as a result of risk taking

38. Causes of Inequalities
Access to Energy

39. Causes of Inequalities
Access to Energy

40. Causes of Inequalities
Access to Energy

41. Causes of Inequalities
Access to Energy

42. Causes of Inequalities

43. Causes of Inequalities
Access to Energy

44. Causes of Inequalities
Access to Energy

45. Causes of Inequalities
Connectivity

47. Causes of Inequalities
Connectivity
Analog

48. Causes of Inequalities
Connectivity
Analog

49. Causes of Inequalities
Connectivity
Digital

50. Causes of Inequalities
Connectivity
Sources of Income

51. Causes of Inequalities
Levels of Education

55. Causes of Inequalities
Access to Capital

57. Active

58. Active
Passive

61. Causes of Inequalities
80/20 Rule

62. Reduce Inequalities

63. Reduce Inequalities
Recognize There is a Challenge

64. Reduce Inequalities
Recognize There is a Challenge
Change Mindset

65. Color
Meme
Basic Theme
Characteristics
Blue
Authoritarian
Predetermined Outcomes
Sacrifice self for order
Orange
Success
Act in Own Self Interest
Progress is inherent as a result of risk-taking
Green
Egalitarian
Inner Peace, Serve Others
Consult to spread resources and opportunities to all
Yellow
Integrative
Live Fully & Responsibly
Integrate differences within natural hierarchies and systems
Turquoise
Holistic
Experience Life Wholeness
World is single, dynamic system; Self is both distinct & blended
Beck, D., & Cowan, C. (1996/2005). Spiral dynamics: Mastering values, leadership and change

66. Reduce Inequalities Recognize There is a Challenge Change Mindset
Acknowledge Cycles

67. Generational Cycles Spring Summer Fall Winter
Strauss, W., & Howe, N. (1997). The fourth turning: An American prophecy - What the cycles of history tell us about America's next rendezvous with destiny.

68. Business Cycles

69. Reduce Inequalities Recognize There is a Challenge Change Mindset
Acknowledge Cycles
Acknowledge Ecological Impact

70. Reduce Inequalities
Ecological Footprint

71. Doughnut Economics

72. Doughnut Economics
Climate Change

73. Doughnut Economics
Climate Change
Biodiversity Loss

74. Doughnut Economics
Climate Change
Biodiversity Loss
Land Conservation

75. Doughnut Economics Climate Change Biodiversity Loss Land Conservation
Nitrogen & Phosphorous Loading

76. Reduce Inequalities Recognize There is a Challenge Change Mindset
Acknowledge Cycles
Acknowledge Ecological Impact
Consider Immediate Challenges

77. Challenges
Alternatives
Robots, Automation, Artificial Intelligence

78. Challenges Alternatives Guaranteed Annual Income
Guaranteed Job
32-hour Workweek
Robots, Automation, Artificial Intelligence

79. Challenges Alternatives Guaranteed Annual Income
Guaranteed Job
32-hour Workweek
Social Benefits
Robots, Automation, Artificial Intelligence

80. Increase Social Benefits

81. Increase Social Benefits

82. Challenges Alternatives Guaranteed Annual Income
Guaranteed Job
32-hour Workweek
Social Benefits
Robots, Automation, Artificial Intelligence
Global Climate Change

83. Challenges Alternatives Guaranteed Annual Income Guaranteed Job
32-hour Workweek
Social Benefits
Robots, Automation, Artificial Intelligence
Alternative Energy
Reduce Lifestyles
Global Climate Change

84. Challenges Alternatives Increase Productivity Slowing Economy
Increase Population
Increase Money Supply
Slowing Economy

85. Increase Economy
Increase Productivity

86. Increase Economy Increase Productivity
Increase Specialization  Education and Training

87. Increase Economy Increase Productivity
Increase Specialization  Education and Training

88. Increase Economy Increase Productivity
Increase Specialization  Education and Training
Increase Trade  Connectivity

89. Increase Economy Increase Productivity
Increase Specialization  Education and Training
Increase Trade  Connectivity

90. Increase Economy Increase Productivity
Increase Specialization  Education and Training
Increase Trade  Connectivity

91. Increase Economy Increase Productivity
Increase Specialization  Education and Training
Increase Trade  Connectivity
Increase Technology  Public / Private Partnerships

93. Increase Economy Increase Productivity Increase Population
Increase Specialization  Education and Training
Increase Trade  Connectivity
Increase Technology  Public / Private Partnerships
Increase Population

94. Increase Economy Increase Productivity Increase Population
Increase Specialization  Education and Training
Increase Trade  Connectivity
Increase Technology  Public / Private Partnerships
Increase Population
Births
Immigration

95. Increase Economy Increase Productivity Increase Population
Increase Specialization  Education and Training
Increase Trade  Connectivity
Increase Technology  Public / Private Partnerships
Increase Population
Births
Immigration
Increase Money Supply

96. Increase Economy Increase Productivity Increase Population
Increase Specialization  Education and Training
Increase Trade  Connectivity
Increase Technology  Public / Private Partnerships
Increase Population
Births
Immigration
Increase Money Supply

97. Increase Economy Increase Productivity Increase Population
Increase Specialization  Education and Training
Increase Trade  Connectivity
Increase Technology  Public / Private Partnerships
Increase Population
Births
Immigration
Increase Money Supply

98. Reduce Wealth Inequality

99. Reduce Wealth Inequality
Increase Taxes on Wealthy & Decrease Tax Avoidance

100. Reduce Wealth Inequality
Increase Taxes on Wealthy & Decrease Tax Avoidance

101. Reduce Wealth Inequality
Increase Taxes on Wealthy & Decrease Tax Avoidance
16%

102. Reduce Wealth Inequality
Increase Taxes on Wealthy & Decrease Tax Avoidance
79%
16%

103. Reduce Wealth Inequality
Increase Taxes on Wealthy & Decrease Tax Avoidance
Increase Estate & Inheritance Taxes

104. Reduce Wealth Inequality Large Businesses & Farms
Increase Taxes on Wealthy & Decrease Tax Avoidance
Increase Estate & Inheritance Taxes
All
Top 10%
Top 5%
Top 1%
Top 0.1%
Large Businesses & Farms
% of All Estate
Taxes Paid
100 88 78 61 27 12

105. Reduce Wealth Inequality
Increase Taxes on Wealthy & Decrease Tax Avoidance
Increase Estate & Inheritance Taxes
Educate For Passive Income & Accumulation of Assets

106. Reduce Wealth Inequality
Increase Taxes on Wealthy & Decrease Tax Avoidance
Increase Estate & Inheritance Taxes
Educate For Passive Income & Accumulation of Assets
Encourage Profit Sharing for All Workers
Southwest Airlines

107. Reduce Wealth Inequality
Increase Taxes on Wealthy & Decrease Tax Avoidance
Increase Estate & Inheritance Taxes
Educate For Passive Income & Accumulation of Assets
Encourage Profit Sharing for All Workers
Eliminate Restrictions on Immigration

108. Dynamic Systems & Network Economists
George Gilder
Hermann Daly
Hyman Minsky
Joshua Farley
Steve Keen
Arnold Kling
Mariana Mazzucato
Joseph Stiglitz
Richard Duncan
Nassim Taleb