In the Media: What The Stat About The 8 Richest Men Doesn't Tell Us About Inequality

Diana Alarcon, Director of the Development Strategy and Policy Unit, spoke to  of NPR about global inequality and indicators.

"How much a person earns or owns is not the only indicator of well-being, says Alarcon. You also have to look at access to education, proper housing, health care and decent jobs. 'In those dimensions of development, progress has been made,' she says. 'Although large inequalities remain.'"

Read the full article on npr.org: What Oxfam's Stat About The 8 Richest Men Doesn't Tell Us About Inequality

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