Question

What societal issue is often associated with higher levels of vertical inequality?

1. Higher rates of criminality.
2. Lower rates of societal participation.
3. Decreased public health outcomes.

• A. All
• B. ii only
• C. i, ii
• D. i only

Answer 1

Answer:

D. i only

• The millennium development goals (MDGs) are concerned with the number of individuals liv ing in poverty in the world as a whole.

• Thirdly, there is evidence that a more equal economy grows faster.

• Hence, reduction of vertical inequality becomes an economic objective.