Inequalities are increasing across the world and living conditions are very unequal between different parts of the world. Some people can live healthy, rich, an
During its 500-year history, the modern world-system has seen several shifts in hegemony. Yet, since the decline of the U.S. in the 1970s, no single core power
One strand of research argues that polarized societies find it difficult to reach political consensus on appropriate responses to crises. Another strand focuses
During its 500-year history, the modern world-system has seen several shifts in hegemony. Yet, since the decline of the U.S. in the 1970s, no single core power
This monograph initially offers a systematic treatment of the theory and methodology of alternative notions of income polarization and related issues. It then g