Working hand in hand? Exploring people’s views of the role of different actors in
fighting inequality
Drawing on data from the Opportunities module of the 2022 wave of the OECD Risks that
Matter survey, this Policy Insights looks at people’s concerns about inequality and
examines their views on the role held by different actors – ranging from public and
private sectors to civil society and citizens – in reducing economic divides. The
analysis exposes a widespread concern about the multiple facets of inequality: on
average, nearly seven-in-ten respondents think that economic resources should be distributed
more equally and up to half of them believe that non-economic disparities are too
high. Acknowledging the complex nature of inequality, respondents also recognise
the need for a multi-stakeholder approach. National governments are seen as key but
not exclusive players, and more than half of respondents believe that both public
and private actors have a key role to play in addressing inequality.
Published on November 28, 2023Also available in: French
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