The Tortuous Road Towards the Fair Distribution of Income and Wealth

The available statistical information points to a growth in income and wealth inequality in the last decade, which has stimulated the debate on the most appropriate policies to reverse the process. The discussion revolves around the definition of the objective to be achieved, the most appropriate way to measure it and the instruments to be used, taking into account the collateral effects of the measures implemented. In this context, the opportunity arises for companies to strengthen their social commitment by seeking, in their field of action, distributive justice.