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This paper develops an overview of the main currents of thinking about the inequality-conflict debate with a focus on the link between the two issues. The paper outlines theoretical frameworks for research, introduces different arguments on the relationship, reviews empirical problems and comments on processes, mechanisms and relations. The author claims that, in spite of the fact that inequality and violence are a constant in human society, organized violent political conflict only takes place from time to time and is interspersed with periods of peace.