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Bridging the Income Gap Pg 252-255

Explore the implications of income inequality with a focus on moral dilemmas, lack of economic opportunities, and potential political upheavals. Learn about the varying effects of income gaps and possible solutions through education, political reforms, and economic policies. Delve into real-life examples from Rio and Porto Alegre to grasp the multifaceted nature of this global challenge.

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Bridging the Income Gap Pg 252-255

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  1. Bridging the Income Gap Pg 252-255

  2. I. Intro • Rich Rio • Poor Rio • This is called income gap

  3. II. The Nature of the Problem • There are three angles of the income gap: moral, economic and political. Moral Political Economic

  4. A.A Moral Issue • “How can the few rich leave the rest poor?”

  5. B. An Economic Dilemma Poor = No opportunity Poor = No education Leads to

  6. C. A Political Problem • Nothing to lose = no fear of risks • That’s how rebellions start

  7. III. Possible Solutions • Income gaps vary therefore solutions vary

  8. A. Education, Politics and Economics • Education for all • Free market economy • Democracy

  9. Question #1 • Who does the income gap affect? • A. Nobody • B. Only the poor • C. Only the rich • D. Everybody Transition Slide

  10. Primary Source A • Graph: • wealthiest 20% = 62% of the wealth. • middle 40% = 30% of the wealth. • poorest 40% = 8% of the wealth. 62% of income 8% of income 30% of income

  11. Primary Source B • Story: • Four people murdered 8 homeless children in Rio. Per year 500 children die this way.

  12. Primary Source C • Report: • shopping mall opened next to slum, yet SLUM IS STILL THERE

  13. Primary Source D • Article: • Porto Alegre is one of the few cities in South America that shelter and nurture their poor.

  14. Question #2 • Why is the income gap a problem? • A. Limits economic opportunity • B. Divides a nation • C. Starts revolts and revolutions • D. All of the above

  15. Question #3 • Which is the worst solution to the income gap? • A. Education for all • B. Get death squads to kill homeless children? • C. Create a free market economy • D. Democracy

  16. Thanks for Listening

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