The folly of misogyny We have always been strong evidence of female emancipation here. So it’s interesting to find further confirmation of our cherished beliefs on how systematic misogyny is holding back Japan’s economy. From The Conversation
Spirit Level still dazzles after 14 years The Spirit Level by Wilkinson and Pickett was one of those books that, once you’ve read it, you’ll never think the same again. And still after 14 years it informs and guides, as Nature Briefings shows Why reducing Inequality is so Hard
In 2009, The Spirit Level, a book by epidemiologists Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett lit a fire under world leaders inspired by its analysis of the benefits of reducing economic inequality. But that objective — enshrined as United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10 — is slipping further away. There is some good news: overall income inequality between countries is dropping. But income inequality within countries is rising and workers around the world are keeping a smaller slice of the economic pie that they produce. A Nature editorial examines what’s gone wrong and how to fix it.Nature | 6 min read
Rouble Rumblings When Russian tyrant Putin smashed his way into Ukraine, he thought it was a Sure Thing. Not so fast, Pooters-looks like your economy is starting to crumble. Here’s Larry Elliott of the Guardian
Found it! There’s trend in certain circles to snark at Bono for being just a bit too good and right on and concerned. Maybe. But U2 were firmly in the tradition of really good Irish bands and at their best could chuck out real thrills. Here’s our favourite, I still haven’t found whht I was looking for, with the old boy in fine voice See you next week
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