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Goal eight
promote inclusive economies.
About
Goal eight's mission statement is to reduce income disparities, lessen wealth gaps, and promote inclusive economies.
Issues
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Increase in wealth disparities across the world
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A small fraction of top earners control a huge percentage of wealth
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Negative public wealth in wealthy countries
Causes
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Labor market causes wages to fluctuate greatly
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Gender gap issues
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Trade between richer countries forces local low-skilled workers to compete with labor imports
Impacts
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Threat of global poverty
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Health-related concerns
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Educational under-performance
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Substance abuse
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Increased violence and homicide in impoverished communities
Solutions
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Institute more generous minimum wage policies
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Prevent education differentials
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Grant higher income for skilled labor
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Change tax policies to narrow wealth gaps
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