The Political Compass

The Spirit Level - 13 Years On

March 07, 2022 The Political Compass
The Spirit Level - 13 Years On
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The Political Compass
The Spirit Level - 13 Years On
Mar 07, 2022
The Political Compass


The Spirit Level, published in 2009 to international acclaim. It’s more relevant than ever, as national and global rich-poor gaps expand. The authors, epidemiologists Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett, argued that the countries with the greatest inequalities ultimately fare worst. Professor Wilkinson talks about his findings.

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The Spirit Level, published in 2009 to international acclaim. It’s more relevant than ever, as national and global rich-poor gaps expand. The authors, epidemiologists Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett, argued that the countries with the greatest inequalities ultimately fare worst. Professor Wilkinson talks about his findings.