Many consider economic inequality to be a defining issue of our time. But is our preoccupation with inequality really justified? Or wise? Professor William Watson (McGill University) will discuss his recent book - The Inequality Trap: Fighting Poverty Instead of Capitalism.

Some recent reviews of the book:

"A supremely informed, witty, and humane rebuttal to those who think the challenge of our time is to curb wealth rather than end poverty." David Frum, Contributing Editor, 'The Atlantic'

"I thought it was impossible to write a book about inequality that didn't put readers to sleep, but Bill Watson has done it. His book is informative, provocative, and even witty. It's a great read." David Backus, Heinz Riehl Professor of International Economics and Finance, Stern School of Business, New York University

"A good book that explains difficult concepts such as Gini coefficients for the uninitiated, The Inequality Trap couldn't be any timelier." Jack Mintz, Palmer Chair in Public Policy and Director, School of Public Policy, University of Calgary

A major joint event hosted by the Carleton Undergraduate Economics Society and the Carleton Graduate Economics Society, and sponsored by the Institute for Liberal Studies.

The event will begin with a pizza and soft-drink reception in the Tory Building Foyer, followed by the presentation in TB 236