Browsing: World Inequality Lab

India, commonly recognized as one of the fastest-growing major economies globally, is currently dealing with a pressing issue that threatens its socio-economic foundation: wealth inequality through castes dynamic. Despite significant GDP growth and the development of a thriving middle class, the disparity between the wealthy and the poor in India is widening at an alarming pace. This article examines the current status of wealth inequality in India, its entrenched caste systems, and the potential ramifications for the country’s future.