Review of the book Inequality, by A.B. Atkinson, Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Ma., 2015, 384 pp.

Several good books on inequality have emerged over recent years. They are essential for a better understanding of its trends and determinants in OECD countries. Among them, Atkinson’s Inequality is one of the most important contributions. It makes a difference providing a comprehensive review of the possible alternatives to improve equity in today's societies. This review summarizes the contents of the book, some possible teaching examples are suggested and the feasibility of the proposals suggested by the author is discussed.