To Tackle Inequality, We Need To Start Talking About From Where Wealth Comes
It s hardly surprising people think Britain is a meritocracy: the Thatcherite narrative on wealth creation has gone unchallenged for decades.
Do people in Britain resent the rich? According to two new studies published this in February, the answer to this question is: not really.
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The studies, one commissioned by Trust for London and another by Tax Justice UK, explore public attitudes towards wealth based on focus groups held across England. Both found that most people are relatively content with people getting rich, and that attacks on the wealthy are often viewed negatively.
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