"Inequality and exclusion harm society in a number of ways, ranging from fraying trust in institutions and increasing volatility in politics, to causing economic damage, physical insecurity, and higher rates of crime and suicide. Even problems such as obesity, anxiety, and teen pregnancy are found to be amplified by inequality and exclusion.
Yet the most fundamental argument against inequality and exclusion will always remain a moral one. Entrenched socio-economic division infringes upon human dignity. A fair society demands respect for human rights and the opportunity for participation and personal fulfillment. Nevertheless, this brief lays out an array of tangible costs to show that inequality is damaging not only on normative, but also social and economic grounds."
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