Inequality is inconsistent with human rights. The human rights community has tended to focus on those living in poverty – but what if it focused on the rich? An extreme wealth line draws attention to the point above which wealth concentration is harmful to society as a whole.
Institutions matter. Institutions must be inclusive for a society to thrive. The rule of law is a valid concept in economics.
In awarding the economics prize for the study of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity, the Nobel Committee has validated key Human Rights Economics concepts.
Analysées du point de vue des droits humains, ni les sciences économiques ni la pratique économique sont à la hauteur des défis sociaux et environnementaux...