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Global inequality is narrowing — and that is cause for celebration
Westerners worried about growing disparities at home shouldn’t overlook the transformative effect of liberalisation in India and China
- Publishing date
- 12 August 2024
- Authors
- Shekhar Aiyar
- Publication name
- Financial Times
- Publication date
- 12 August 2024
- Theme
- Global economy and trade
- Keyword
- inequality
- Language
- English
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