Income inequality in Latin America

In this lecture, Professor Benedicte Bull describes how the income gap has decreased in the Latin American region in the past decade, in contrast to a historical narrative of severe inequality.

About the speaker:

Benedicte Bull is a Professor of Political Science and Director of the Norwegian Network of Latin America Studies (NorLARNet) at the University of Oslo’s Center for Development and the Environment.

Her current research projects focuses on the role of political and economic elites and public-private relations in development and environmental governance in Latin America. She is also increasingly interested in the illicit economy in Latin America and its implications for state authority and state-society relations.

Professor Bull is an active media commentator and writes a popular blog.

Follow Prof. Bull on Twitter: @BenedicteBull