What do giving and spending money reveal about everyday life?

This article connects cultural taste to capitalist mechanisms of redistribution through the concept of political economy of taste. Building on Bourdieusian scholarship on recognition struggles and dr...

LSE Inequalities Institute Working Papers

Trigger Points - Inequality and Political Polarization in Contemporary Society; Available open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. Is society really polarized? This book explores key conflicts...

This webinar was organized by the Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD) of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). This webinar drew on findings from the…

A new LSE study examines 500+ influential figures across business, politics and finance, showing how many operate with minimal media visibility despite holding significant economic authority.

This article reflects on the potential of the rapidly emerging literary genre of autosociobiography to extend analyses of the personal experience and feelings a...

Expert analysis on the 2025 UK Budget. Reeves avoided important tax reforms, with the wealthy still not paying their fair share (income tax, capital gains, etc)

The case for taxing wealth has historically come from the political mainstream – so why is it so unpalatable now?

The case for taxing wealth has historically come from the political mainstream – so why is it so unpalatable now?

A perspectives paper from LSE, which looks at how structural and historic wealth imbalances still impact the wealth of people of colour in the UK today.

Donald Trump's political agenda centres around cultural influence & a deeply symbolic struggle for recognition. Who is central vs peripheral in America today?

Exclusive: Open letter says politicians are exploiting violence against women ‘to fuel hate and division’ Prominent women including cultural figures, politicians and campaigners have signed a letter criticising rightwing attempts to link sexual violence in Britain to asylum seekers. Signatories include the musicians Paloma Faith, Charlotte Church and Anoushka Shankar as well as Labour, Green and independent MPs including Kim Johnson, Ellie Chowns, Diane Abbott and Zarah Sultana. Continue reading...

The alternatives for the UK chancellor are either unworkable or will lose Labour votes, so here’s what she should try, says Faiza Shaheen of Tax Justice UK

When discussing wealth inequality, the “unfair influence” framing fares best at driving support for redistributive measures. But does it come with hidden costs?

What is wealth? How come so many of us haven’t got any? How does wealth inequality make poverty worse? In the UK and other rich economies, wealth inequality and poverty are at incredibly high…

From Nigel Farage's pints of ale to Giorgia Meloni's tomato selfies, how are working-class tastes weaponised by the leaders of far-right political parties?

Abstract. Why do women accumulate less wealth than men globally? As wealth inequality rises both within countries and worldwide, studies on gender and weal

One of the consequences of Israel’s 12-day conflict with Iran was a drop-off in attention paid to the war in Gaza, where a terrible humanitarian situation deteriorated even further. This is a timeline...

The outdoor cafe was frequently used by journalists, activists and local residents.

While it promises to enrich the poor, the proposal offers a subtle tax break to the wealthiest. But Farage knows better than Labour that headlines matter, says Faiza Shaheen, the incoming executive…

Looking at perceptions of, and attitudes towards, wealth and wealth inequality — and how to increase public support for a fairer distribution.

Has UK class politics disappeared? Interviews with working class people suggests not, with deeply classed attitudes to wealth, power and corruption revealed

Distinguished lawyers, senior humanitarians and diplomats tell Jeremy Bowen why they are increasingly concerned about the catastrophe inside Gaza

Has UK class politics disappeared? Interviews with working class people suggests not, with deeply classed attitudes to wealth, power and corruption revealed

Celebrating Professor Mike Savage

Public event at LSE | Shabna Begum, Esiri Bukata, Kojo Koram, Mina Mahmoudzadeh, Mike Savage, Faiza Shaheen | Tues 10 June, 6.30 to 8.00pm

Post local elections and pre VE day events, Shahidha Bari explores ideas about community

Post local elections and pre VE day events, Shahidha Bari explores ideas about community

Professor Mike Savage joins only eight other European sociologists who are Fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Amsterdam Centre for Inequality Studies (AMCIS) hosts a seminar on 10 April on wealth and class inequality. The seminar includes a panel discussion with three external experts and also serves as a rel...

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