The Cost of Inequality

Explore a thought-provoking panel discussion from the World Economic Forum at Davos 2019 on the pressing issue of economic inequality and its societal impact. Delve into potential policy changes and technological innovations that could address the growing populist backlash against the status quo favoring elites. Gain insights from a diverse group of experts, including UN officials, authors, activists, and business leaders, as they discuss concrete steps to combat poverty, the role of the private sector, and the challenges of wealth creation without wisdom. Examine the interconnections between inequality, growth, and political upheaval, and consider the moral imperatives for addressing this global issue. Learn from personal perspectives and explore potential solutions to create a more equitable world.

Introduction
Is anyone doing anything about inequality
Inequality and growth
What can the private sector do
Concrete steps to get people out of poverty
What is lacking in the brain
The moral equivalent of war
Sectors alone wont solve this
We have the intellect
Onesided panel
How can we solve inequality
Wealth creation without wisdom
Political upheaval
Personal perspective
Cost of equality