Examine the causes of income and wealth inequality in the UK or any country of your choice. (20) Define income inequality: Where income and wealth is divided between different groups of the population. For example in many countries 10% of the population own a lot of the wealth. Examine 3 causes: education, employment, inheritance Evaluate causes 1. Education      Type of education – privately educated often more privalaged Level and quality of education – degree, subject, class In UK not such a problem – illegal not to get an education, so everyone ought to be equal in terms of this In LEDCs like Africa, only the rich can afford education Education leads to a good job 2. Employment      Better jobs lead to more money More you work, leads to more promotions and therefore more income However, in UK there is incentive not to work as of high benefits – this leads to income inequality too as unemployment levels are high Types of employment – manual labour/office work/CEO work Depends on location in country really – northern England more goods based, southern England more services based 3. Inheritance      One of the main causes of income inequality Many of the rich in the UK inherited their wealth People being born Lords Much harder to become a Lord out of working rather than being born one You can’t help how you’re born/where you’re born/who you’re born to Conclusion:  Choose the most important factor