Victoria University of Wellington: Effects of Inequality Are Cumulative

The video discusses New Zealand's governance and economic success, highlighting the disparity between the perceived egalitarian image and the reality of significant wealth inequality. It examines the role of the property market in exacerbating inequality and critiques government policies that fail to address wealth concentration. The discussion also covers public skepticism towards government intervention and the philosophical debate on income distribution, emphasizing the interconnectedness of wealth and wage disparities.

What factors have contributed to the increase in income disparities in New Zealand since the 1980s?

How does the property market influence inequality in New Zealand?

In what ways has the economic discourse around inequality changed in New Zealand?

What are some of the challenges faced by the government in addressing child poverty?

Discuss the relationship between wages and the distribution of company revenue in New Zealand.