Inequality & Democracy

The exploration of links between rising social inequalities and forms of democratic decline, notably populism, is a current area of research. The issue is complex, as social inequality, and changes in it, exist in manifold forms. Economic indicators such as income and property, or expected future income (e.g. over one's individual life course) can be consulted. Inequalities in forms of political participation can be analysed. Socio-cultural differences; social and cultural capital, are yet..