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Economic inequality refers to the unequal distribution of economic resources, including income, wealth, and consumption, among individuals, groups, and nations. It is a complex and multifaceted issue, measured using various metrics such as the Gini coefficient and the Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index. Economic inequality has significant implications for social justice, economic growth, and human well-being, with the [[world-bank|World Bank]] and the [[international-monetary-fund|International Monetary Fund]] recognizing it as a major challenge for sustainable development. The [[united-nations|United Nations]] has also addressed economic inequality in its [[sustainable-development-goals|Sustainable Development Goals]], particularly in Goal 10, which aims to reduce inequality within and among countries. According to a report by [[oxfam|Oxfam]], the richest 1% of the global population now owns more than twice as much wealth as 6.9 billion people, highlighting the need for policies and initiatives that promote greater economic equality, such as progressive taxation, social welfare programs, and education and job training initiatives, as advocated by economists like [[thomas-piketty|Thomas Piketty]] and [[joseph-stiglitz|Joseph Stiglitz]].