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One Chart Exposes the Sad State of Economic Inequality in America

One Chart Exposes the Sad State of Economic Inequality in America  - This isn't new, though. Economists, politicians and journalists alike have drawn attention to rising inequality , in both wealth and income, in America .

Here's the Secret Truth About Economic Inequality in America

Here's the Secret Truth About Economic Inequality in America  - We all know that inequality has grown in America over the last several years. But the conventional wisdom among conservatives and even many ...

The real cause of inequality in America

The real cause of inequality in America - The April 8 Business article “12 experts on how to end inequality in America ” elicited excellent ideas, but none addressed the root cause of inequality : The exclusion of extra-market values in determining the allocation of resources increases economic inequality . A market ruled entirely by profit inevitably ..

GOP Tax Bill Stands to 'Make Already Raging Economic Inequality in America Worse'

GOP Tax Bill Stands to 'Make Already Raging Economic Inequality in America Worse' - In a final act of 2017, Republicans in Congress have pushed through a tax plan that will raise taxes for half of all Americans and likely leave 13 million people without health care coverage—all to give massive tax cuts to giant corporations and billionaires. This bill will substantially drain ...

Economic inequality can bring instability

Economic inequality can bring instability - Economic inequality in America has been a serious issue for many years. Congressional Budget Office data show that income inequality in our country ...

Economic inequality in America

What can be done to reverse this trend in economic inequality in America? The federal government could do what the Eisenhower Administration did ... View article...

Janet Yellen: Economic Inequality Long An Interest Of The Fed

Janet Yellen: Economic Inequality Long An Interest Of The Fed  - Economic inequality has long been of interest within the Federal Reserve System,” she said, citing a 2007 ... Inequality in America in 10 Charts.

6 alarming facts about poverty in America that you might not realize are true

6 alarming facts about poverty in America that you might not realize are true - Everyone knows that poverty exists, but by the very nature of economic inequality in America , if you're not living in poverty or close to it, it's not ...

How Individual Actions Affect Economic Inequality

How Individual Actions Affect Economic Inequality - Writing last year, the New York University sociologist Guillermina Jasso used two words to describe economic inequality in America : “high” and ...

How to Fight Economic Inequality—Right Now

How to Fight Economic Inequality —Right Now  - What can be done to reverse rising economic inequality in America —not just for future generations, but right now? Raise wages. That's the conclusion ...

University of Tennessee professor gets $200000 to study economic inequality

University of Tennessee professor gets $200000 to study economic inequality - Kelly's research shows that rising economic inequality reduces the prospect of major reforms and policy changes within U.S. political institutions. Economic inequality reinforces itself through politics, public opinion, elections, policy stagnation and policy making. He will use the award to complete his book, "America's Inequality Trap." "It's difficult to convey how exciting it is to be selected for this award," Kelly said in a university newsletter Wednesday. "In the academic world, our work is often a grind, and there are usually dozens of intermediate steps before we actually see the positive results."

Economic inequality is avoidable

Economic inequality is avoidable  -  Inequality is a fact of life on this side of heaven, but inequality in America is now at historically high levels and getting worse. The middle class is ...

Harvard Receives Grant to Study Racial and Economic Inequality, Influence Public Policy

Harvard Receives Grant to Study Racial and Economic Inequality , Influence Public Policy - As recent news suggests, racial and economic inequality continues to be a poignant reality in America today. In response, the Hutchins Center's study ...

Corporate Subsidies Contributing To Economic Inequality, Study Shows

Corporate Subsidies Contributing To Economic Inequality , Study Shows  - State and local economic development subsidies awarded to large corporations are exacerbating inequality in America , argues a recent report by ...

When the GOP awkwardly discovers economic inequality

When the GOP awkwardly discovers economic inequality  - We do have an issue of income inequality in America . The president's policies are making that problem worse… The top third of America are doing ...

Wrapping up and summing up 2019

A case in point is economic inequality in America. The U.S. now has the highest level of economic inequality of any modern industrial nation. View article...

Republicans Are Making America Sad Again

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Republicans Are Making America Sad Again - America is a prosperous nation, but not a super happy one. That's been true for a while. But the policies of President Donald Trump and the Republican Party are making matters worse. That's according to the latest "World Happiness Report," which is put together by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network in conjunction with the United Nations. Per capita income in America has tripled since the 1960s, but we are no happier now, collectively, than we were then. "Per capita GDP is still rising, but happiness is now actually falling," writes Columbia University economist Jeffrey Sachs, one of the report's authors. Indeed, in 2007 America ranked third in happiness among the 35 member nations of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. By 2016, we were down to 19th place. A rising per capita GDP, after all, doesn't mean much in a nation with rapidly growing inequality. To get t...

Socio-economic inequality driving deforestation in Latin America

Socio-economic inequality driving deforestation in Latin America - Scientists at the University of Bern have found a connection between rising levels of socio-economic inequality and the rates of deforestation in Latin ...

Business Is One Reason For Economic Inequality--And Also For Equality

Business Is One Reason For Economic Inequality --And Also For Equality - Is business a reason for economic inequality , or does business reduce ... Yet the poor in America have much higher incomes than the average ...

Economic Inequality is Much Worse Than Most Americans Believe

Economic Inequality is Much Worse Than Most Americans Believe  - Economic Inequality is Much Worse Than Most Americans Believe ... pay in America is more than 10 times larger than the typical American perceives.