The Global Disparity in Wealth Distribution:
A Recipe for Instability?
with
Abby Maxman
A Recipe for Instability?
with
Abby Maxman
LUNCHEON - REGISTRATION CLOSED
17 January, 2020 Tucson Country Club
11:30 AM Reception - 12 PM Lunch
Inequality has been on the rise across the globe for several decades. Some countries have reduced the numbers of people living in extreme poverty, but economic gaps have continued to grow as the very richest amass unprecedented levels of wealth. Among industrial nations, the United States is by far the top-heaviest, with much greater shares of national wealth and income going to the richest 1 percent than any other country.
Rapid economic growth in Asia (particularly China and India) has lifted many people out of extreme poverty, but the wealthiest 1 percent has reaped a disproportionate share of the economic gains.
From developing nations to rich countries, people are protesting disparities in this distribution of wealth. The reasons for the protests differ, but there is one underlying question. Why don’t those in the bottom half of the economic ladder benefit more from greatly increased global prosperity?
The most important contemporary political-economic issue is how to bring together several objectives in the best possible way-- reasonable to high economic growth, a more equitable division of prosperity, social justice, and the protection of the earth, so future generations will also be able to lead good lives.
To assess these current trends and obstacles to a more just and equitable distribution of global resources we welcome Ms. Abby Maxman.
Ms. Maxman joined Oxfam America as president and CEO in 2017. Oxfam or Oxford Committee for Famine Relief, was created in the wake of WWII to assist a devastated Europe and later shifted its focus to the developing world. Ms. Maxman has more than 30 years of experience in international humanitarian relief and development. She brings a strategic focus on addressing the policies and systems that perpetuate global poverty.
Prior to joining Oxfam, Ms. Maxman served as Deputy Secretary General of CARE International in Geneva, providing leadership across the CARE confederation. She previously served as Vice President of International Programs and Operations for CAREUSA. She had assignments with the U.S. Peace Corps, UN World Food Program, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Meal Selections include:
Strawberry Orange Salad
Baby Spinach, Grilled Chicken Breast, Julienned Jicama, Toasted Almonds, Mangos, Strawberries, Honey Orange Dressing
Grilled Tapiquena Steak
Cilantro Corn Rice, Charro Beans, Fire Roasted Poblano and Charred Onions
Grilled Portobello Mushroom Napoleon
Roasted Red Pepper Coulis, Grilled Seasonal Vegetables
17 January, 2020 Tucson Country Club
11:30 AM Reception - 12 PM Lunch
Inequality has been on the rise across the globe for several decades. Some countries have reduced the numbers of people living in extreme poverty, but economic gaps have continued to grow as the very richest amass unprecedented levels of wealth. Among industrial nations, the United States is by far the top-heaviest, with much greater shares of national wealth and income going to the richest 1 percent than any other country.
Rapid economic growth in Asia (particularly China and India) has lifted many people out of extreme poverty, but the wealthiest 1 percent has reaped a disproportionate share of the economic gains.
From developing nations to rich countries, people are protesting disparities in this distribution of wealth. The reasons for the protests differ, but there is one underlying question. Why don’t those in the bottom half of the economic ladder benefit more from greatly increased global prosperity?
The most important contemporary political-economic issue is how to bring together several objectives in the best possible way-- reasonable to high economic growth, a more equitable division of prosperity, social justice, and the protection of the earth, so future generations will also be able to lead good lives.
To assess these current trends and obstacles to a more just and equitable distribution of global resources we welcome Ms. Abby Maxman.
Ms. Maxman joined Oxfam America as president and CEO in 2017. Oxfam or Oxford Committee for Famine Relief, was created in the wake of WWII to assist a devastated Europe and later shifted its focus to the developing world. Ms. Maxman has more than 30 years of experience in international humanitarian relief and development. She brings a strategic focus on addressing the policies and systems that perpetuate global poverty.
Prior to joining Oxfam, Ms. Maxman served as Deputy Secretary General of CARE International in Geneva, providing leadership across the CARE confederation. She previously served as Vice President of International Programs and Operations for CAREUSA. She had assignments with the U.S. Peace Corps, UN World Food Program, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Meal Selections include:
Strawberry Orange Salad
Baby Spinach, Grilled Chicken Breast, Julienned Jicama, Toasted Almonds, Mangos, Strawberries, Honey Orange Dressing
Grilled Tapiquena Steak
Cilantro Corn Rice, Charro Beans, Fire Roasted Poblano and Charred Onions
Grilled Portobello Mushroom Napoleon
Roasted Red Pepper Coulis, Grilled Seasonal Vegetables