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Question is whether we measure in/equality correctly. Is wealth really a good metrics of how equal we are? I would argue that it doesn't. Look at a simple exam

by vilda 11y ago

Question is whether we measure in/equality correctly. Is wealth really a good metrics of how equal we are? I would argue that it doesn't. Look at a simple example - health care. In developed contries, does an idividual "worth" 10x receive 10x better health care? Not realy. Is it 2x better? I doubt. Sould you get a cancer, wealth buys you comfort, but not chances for survival.

Mikeb85 11y ago
> In developed contries, does an idividual "worth" 10x receive 10x better health care? Not realy. Is it 2x better? I doubt. They do use life expectancy (which is a result of health standards) as a measure of inequality. Using my wife's country of origin as an example, their life expectancy is nearly 20 years less than Canada, France, or Japan.