Widening levels of income distribution have led to increased anger, according to a poll carried out for the Guardian by ICM. The articles linked to below look at this issue from a range of perspectives and using a series of regional case studies.
Anger at gap between rich and poor – ICM poll Guardian (20/2/08)
Diamonds for rich inside M25; hard times for the rest Guardian (21/1/08)
What the Romans did for us: introduce a North-South divide Guardian (21/1/08)
Where Burberry, Bentleys and bling prevail Guardian (21/1/08)
Dark reality hidden behind the picturesque scenery Guardian (21/1/08)
Mills and mail order: end of Empire marks another stage of decline Guardian (21/1/08)
Mind the gap Guardian (21/1/08)
Questions
| 1. | Define the terms ‘Lorenz curve’ and Gini coefficient’. |
| 2. | Using diagrams as appropriate show the changes that have taken place in income distribution in the UK in the past decade. |
| 3. | Assess the principal causes of the growing North-South divide. |
| 4. | Evaluate two policy options available to the government to reduce the widening gap in income distribution. |