nevienldzbas

Nevienldzbas is a term used in Latvian discourse to denote inequality and the unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, and outcomes among individuals or groups. In standard Latvian, the concept is written nevienlīdzība, with diacritics; nevienldzbas is a non-diacritic variant that may appear in informal text or transliterations.

The concept covers economic, social, political, and geographic dimensions, including income and wealth differences, disparities in education and health, access to housing, and political influence. Measurement typically relies on statistical indicators such as the Gini coefficient, Palma ratio, and Theil index, complemented by social indicators like life expectancy and educational attainment. The causes of nevienldzbas are diverse and include differences in skills, labor market institutions, technological change, discrimination, inheritance, and public policy choices.

Consequences of high nevienldzbas include reduced social mobility, worse health and educational outcomes for disadvantaged groups, higher crime rates, and greater political polarization or social tensions. Policy responses aim to reduce inequality or mitigate its effects and include progressive taxation, welfare programs, universal or targeted healthcare, education, labor market regulation, anti-discrimination laws, and, in some debates, universal basic income.

Regional patterns vary: many high-income countries have relatively low levels of nevienldzbas due to strong social safety nets, while some developing regions exhibit large disparities. Ongoing research emphasizes the interaction of inequality with economic growth, social cohesion, and democracy.

See also: social inequality, income distribution, wealth inequality.