The phrase
"economic disparity" refers to the unequal distribution of wealth or income among individuals or groups in an economy. It means that some people or groups have a lot more money or resources than others, leading to a gap or difference in their economic circumstances.
Full definition
Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«economic»
«disparity»
Sentences with «economic disparity»
- Economic disparities in children's behavioral functioning have been observed in prior research. (link.springer.com)
- The top 1 percent and the bottom 99 percent are separated by a difference of just 16 times in average annual earnings, which is a relatively low rate of economic disparity. (entrepreneur.com)
- The country must also face up to the global insecurity created by economic disparity, as well as the «stark warning» of climate change, he said. (politics.co.uk)
- (see all
sentences)