Social Inclusion as an Instrument for Reducing Socio-Economic Inequality

Socio-economic inequality is growing on both local and global levels. It harms economic growth and welfare. As governments do not have enough resources to invest in education, healthcare, etc., reducing inequality is challenging. Income redistribution is a widespread means of limiting social differentiation. In this case, people are passive members of the process and lack motivation for productive activity. Therefore, reducing inequality has to be conducted in a way other than through social protection system. We consider social inclusion to become an effective instrument of inequality reduction. It includes giving all the society members equal rights regarding access to all resources and goods and involving people in economic, social, and political changes.