As wealth inequality rises in Cyprus both people and democracy suffer

It has profound socioeconomic effects, as well as political consequences in shaping the outcome of elections and policies

Cyprus is a wealthy nation; but that wealth is very unevenly divided. These inequalities exist, and are mounting, between individuals and families, between generations and genders, and between people from different ethnic backgrounds. However, owing to limited space this opinion piece focuses on household and intergenerational wealth inequalities.

In fact, the...