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This paper analyses both theoretically and empirically, the relationship between inequality and social cohesion, where social cohesion is conceptualized as a multi-faceted phenomenon encompassing three core attributes: trust, inclusive identity and cooperation for the common good. These attributes operate along two dimensions: the horizontal and the vertical dimension. First, it provides an overview of the empirical evidence regarding the relationship between inequality and the three attributes of social cohesion. While inequality is likely to have a negative effect on all three attributes, the intensity of the relationship may depend on some key mediating factors. The empirical analysis focuses on Africa, given the scarce evidence for this continent. As expected, it shows that countries with higher income inequality usually have lower levels of social cohesion, measured by an aggregate index. This negative correlation holds when the three attributes of social cohesion are examined separately; however, the intensity varies. It is stronger for trust than for identity and cooperation. Further analysis indicates that a clear negative relationship between inequality and social cohesion attributes is visible only when the focus is on the horizontal dimension of social cohesion.

This paper analyses both theoretically and empirically, the relationship between inequality and social cohesion, where social cohesion is conceptualized as a multi-faceted phenomenon encompassing three core attributes: trust, inclusive identity and cooperation for the common good. These attributes operate along two dimensions: the horizontal and the vertical dimension. First, it provides an overview of the empirical evidence regarding the relationship between inequality and the three attributes of social cohesion. While inequality is likely to have a negative effect on all three attributes, the intensity of the relationship may depend on some key mediating factors. The empirical analysis focuses on Africa, given the scarce evidence for this continent. As expected, it shows that countries with higher income inequality usually have lower levels of social cohesion, measured by an aggregate index. This negative correlation holds when the three attributes of social cohesion are examined separately; however, the intensity varies. It is stronger for trust than for identity and cooperation. Further analysis indicates that a clear negative relationship between inequality and social cohesion attributes is visible only when the focus is on the horizontal dimension of social cohesion.

This paper analyses both theoretically and empirically, the relationship between inequality and social cohesion, where social cohesion is conceptualized as a multi-faceted phenomenon encompassing three core attributes: trust, inclusive identity and cooperation for the common good. These attributes operate along two dimensions: the horizontal and the vertical dimension. First, it provides an overview of the empirical evidence regarding the relationship between inequality and the three attributes of social cohesion. While inequality is likely to have a negative effect on all three attributes, the intensity of the relationship may depend on some key mediating factors. The empirical analysis focuses on Africa, given the scarce evidence for this continent. As expected, it shows that countries with higher income inequality usually have lower levels of social cohesion, measured by an aggregate index. This negative correlation holds when the three attributes of social cohesion are examined separately; however, the intensity varies. It is stronger for trust than for identity and cooperation. Further analysis indicates that a clear negative relationship between inequality and social cohesion attributes is visible only when the focus is on the horizontal dimension of social cohesion.

L'UE débat actuellement pour savoir si elle doit dévoiler sa nouvelle stratégie de sécurité avant ou après le sommet de l'OTAN prévu en juillet.

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Die Abgeordneten fordern eine engere Zusammenarbeit zwischen der EU und Kanada, um Sicherheitsbedrohungen zu bekämpfen und den Handel angesichts geopolitischer Spannungen zu stärken.
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On Wednesday, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan addressed MEPs, highlighting peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan and his country’s EU membership aspirations.

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On Wednesday, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan addressed MEPs, highlighting peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan and his country’s EU membership aspirations.

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On Wednesday, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan addressed MEPs, highlighting peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan and his country’s EU membership aspirations.

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A szerdán elfogadott jelentés hangsúlyozza, hogy a bővítés stratégiai válasz a változó geopolitikai valóságra, és létfontosságú befektetés az EU biztonságába és stabilitásába.
Külügyi Bizottság

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In a report adopted on Wednesday, MEPs say that enlargement is a strategic response to the evolving geopolitical reality and a vital investment in the EU’s security and stability.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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In a report adopted on Wednesday, MEPs say that enlargement is a strategic response to the evolving geopolitical reality and a vital investment in the EU’s security and stability.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Le ministre algérien de l’Énergie et des Énergies Renouvelables, Mourad Adjal, a reçu, cette semaine, la visite de courtoisie de l’ambassadrice des Pays-Bas, Anne Elisabeth […]

L’article Énergies renouvelables : l’Algérie scelle des perspectives communes avec les Pays-Bas est apparu en premier sur .

Forecasters say storms are becoming more intense in the region, partly due to global warming.

On Wednesday, Parliament adopted its proposals to build a genuine EU single market for defence and close critical EU defence capability gaps.
Committee on Security and Defence

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On Wednesday, Parliament adopted its proposals to build a genuine EU single market for defence and close critical EU defence capability gaps.
Committee on Security and Defence

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On Wednesday, Parliament adopted its proposals to build a genuine EU single market for defence and close critical EU defence capability gaps.
Committee on Security and Defence

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In two votes on Wednesday, MEPs called for smart defence spending, better implementation of EU economic governance rules, and measures to address poverty and social exclusion.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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In two votes on Wednesday, MEPs called for smart defence spending, better implementation of EU economic governance rules, and measures to address poverty and social exclusion.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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The European Parliament wants an action plan to strengthen women’s work-life balance and improve working conditions and fair pay in women-dominated sectors.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

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MEPs support extending an exemption to privacy legislation allowing the voluntary detection of child sexual abuse material online until 3 August 2027.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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