October 23, 2025

Economic inequality is the gap between average incomes in a country. It’s measured with the Gini coefficient, which divides a nation’s incomes by their population and then compares them to each other. A lower Gini coefficient indicates less inequality. Economic inequality can have many causes. The rise in inequality since 1980 is due to businesses […]

The study of international relations (IR) offers a unique, multifaceted lens through which to understand how governments and societies engage with one another, negotiate agreements, resolve conflicts, and address global challenges. It draws from academic fields such as political science, history, economics, law, sociology, anthropology, and philosophy. IR scholars examine both formal diplomatic ties among […]