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John N. Friedman: Getting ahead in life is not that simple

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How does social inequality at birth shape our future? What is actually fundamental to making the social elevator work? Economist and inequality expert John N. Friedman has some answers.

Inequality is on the rise all over the world. United Nations data shows that inequality has increased for over 70% of the global population, thereby deepening divisions. The problem even extends to access to education, where the situation is getting worse in several respects. How can we prevent and combat this social, economic and educational phenomenon?

Don't miss this interview with John N. Friedman conducted by Pedro Pinto, on «It's Not That Simple»,a program that brings together major current issues, simplified by leading experts.

Because in a time of dizzying information, sometimes you have to pause before you can understand. Because not everything is that simple.

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Isto não é assim tão simples, entrevistas pela Fundação Francisco Manuel dos Santos
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Big issues, big names in a new programme dedicated to interviews with international personalities from the world of politics, economics and society. These conversations with special guests, conducted by journalist Pedro Pinto, aim to simplify and help demystify some of today's most important issues. Every month, on the Foundation's website.

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