Winners
and Losers. The Economist, April 26, 2001. (argument by
economist Robert Wade that global income inequality should be a source
of greater concern)(followed by a brief commentary on Wade's argument)
A Question of Justice? The Economist, March 11, 2004. (Economist
editorial conceding that global poverty is scandalous, but arguing that deploring economic “injustice” is not the remedy)
If firmly believed, the theory that self-interest is the sole motivator appears to be self-fulfilling. The New York Times, February 17, 2005. (an economist argues that narrow views of self-interest not only encourage us to expect the worst in others, but also bring out the worst in ourselves)
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Links to articles from varied sources taking various perspectives can be found on the Inequality of Wealth and Income Distribution page of the New York-based Global Policy Forum.
And ... you might wish to read this essay before you buy your next bottle of water.