Some policies that can help to lessen social and economic disparities include: By raising the minimum wage, employees will be able to afford decent food, education, and other necessities. It has been shown that poverty levels have decreased. Countries with a high minimum wage have a reduced social and economic inequality. Investing in education: Providing education reduces poverty by increasing job opportunities and thereby reducing disparities. An educated society has a lot of civilized people who think smartly. This population has much to offer and is very productive. Working families should have access to low-cost services. This will enable most families to get access to quality services hence reducing the inequality gap. End residential segregation. Increased levels of racial residential segregation inside a metropolitan region are closely linked to lower levels of intergenerational upward movement for all residents. Income segregation, especially the isolation of low-income homes, is also linked to much lower levels of upward mobility. Residential segregation based on income and race can benefit everyone's economic mobility