Global Inequality Recalculated: The Effect of New 2005 PPP Estimates on Global Inequality

Global inequality recalculated and updated: the effect of new PPP estimates on global inequality and 2005 estimates

The results of new direct price level comparisons across 146 countries in 2005 have led to large revisions of PPP (purchasing power parity) exchanges rates, particularly for China and India. The recalculations of international and global inequalities, using the new PPPs, show that inequalities are substantially higher than previously thought. Inequality between global citizens is estimated at 7...

Inequality in the global prevalence of HIV based on the human development index

Background and aims: Burden of HIV and AIDS is considerably different among regions and countries around the world. The aim of this study was to assess the inequality in the prevalence of HIV, according to human development index worldwide. Methods: The desired outcome was prevalence of HIV, which was estimated in 100 countries in 2012. The annual report of Joint United Nations Programme on HIV...

Metaphors of Global Inequality

Global Economic Integration and Global Inequality

Gaps between the poorest and the richest people and countries have continued to widen…This continues the trend of two centuries. Some have predicted convergence, but the past decade has shown increasing concentration of income among people, corporations, and countries. – UN Human Development Report 1999 …globalization has dramatically increased inequality between and within nations. – Jay Mazur...

New global healthcare PPP developments

Healthcare PPPs where clinical services as well as infrastructure are delivered by the private sector are coming under the spotlight as governments seek to achieve value for money in health budgets. Existing examples are being reported as successful, however this article urges caution as a closer look at the evidence shows that handing over control of service delivery to the private sector is d...