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Inequality alone doesn’t cause civil unrest – but internet access adds the crucial spark

By Hassan F. Gholipour, Associate Professor of Property, Western Sydney University
Mohammad Reza Farzanegan, Professor of Economics of the Middle East, University of Marburg

Some regimes may be tempted to shut down the internet to maintain stability. But new research shows why reducing the wealth gap has become crucial for maintaining security.

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