Yes in the sense that many, if not most, nations allow income inequality to grow rapidly and reach new extremes. Politicians may even try to whitewash it by claiming it is an unavoidable by-product of economic growth. read more
John Sutter talks to philosophers about the morality of extreme income inequality. read more
So, income inequality is a desirable thing, as long as it reflects the value of people and emerges in a fair game. As in nature, income inequality is the aspect that favors good genes in the detriment of bad genes and consequently improves humanity. read more
Inequality with respect to income and wealth is rapidly increasing around the world, according to many studies. One percent of the world's population owns half its wealth, and the richest get increasing amounts of gains from economic growth. read more