What does the term "income inequality" mean ?

Income inequality refers to the extent to which income is distributed in an uneven manner among a population .


It highlights the gap between individuals. Between the rich and everyone else.

There has been a dramatic rise in poverty, hunger and inequality across Spain since the outbreak of the economic crisis in 2008.

 Spain has now become the country with the most inequality of all 27 countries of the European Union (EU).

The right-wing Popular Party (PP) government and its Socialist Party predecessor have imposed one draconian austerity package after another, introducing cuts in health care, education and social services, raising taxes and passing new labour laws.

Do you want to read more ? Click on   Poverty, Hunger and Inequality Grow in Spain. By Alejandro López.


* Income inequality = desigualdad en los ingresos