Inequality, Poverty and Prosperity in Austria
Austria has long been known for its high standard of living. Its gross national product per capita is USD 51,300, putting Austria thirteenth in a 2014 worldwide ranking (World Bank 2015), while Vienna, Austria’s capital, topped global quality of living rankings in 2015 and 2016. With a long tradition of municipal housing, Vienna has achieved a certain social stability until now. However, this does not mean that everyone is rich or well-situated in...