Can local authorities close the gap between rich and poor?
Overman, H. G.
(2011).
Can local authorities close the gap between rich and poor?
(2011).
Can local authorities close the gap between rich and poor?
Islington Council 'Fairness Commission' is due to report today on its proposals for narrowing income inequality within the borough. This raises the question of the extent to which any one local area can address inequality. Many urban economists are sceptical.