Times Higher Education - The Spirit Level: Why More Equal Societies Almost Always Do Better

Times Higher Education - The Spirit Level: Why More Equal Societies Almost Always Do Better


"In those countries and states where income differentials are larger, social relations deteriorate and levels of trust are lower. "

Whatever we do, the message from the data seems clear: "greater equality is the material foundation on which better social relations are built".

A citizen-ownership democracy is the right political system for a more equal society. Everyone shares a direct and equal benefit from the country's wealth, in the form of an annual citizen dividend.

While Singapore has the highest density of millionaires, 22% of its resident households earns less than $2,000 a month, in 2010. If the estimated citizen income of $9,000 per year is distributed to every citizen, the poor's income level will be raised. There will be far greater equality in Singapore's society.