Inequality
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Global inequality continues to rise
Worldwide inequality is continuing its decades-long climb, according to a report published Thursday by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), with the United … Global inequality continues to riseRead more
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1% of World’s Population Controls 50% of Total Global Wealth
A new report by Credit Suisse says the wealthiest 1 percent of the world’s population now controls 50 percent of total global wealth. This is … 1% of World’s Population Controls 50% of Total Global WealthRead more
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Global Inequality at 20-Year High
A new report is warning global inequality has reached a 20-year high. According to the group Save the Children, poverty that had previously been concentrated … Global Inequality at 20-Year HighRead more
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The Political Roots of Widening Inequality
For the past quarter-century—at least since Bob Kuttner, Paul Starr, and I founded The American Prospect—I’ve offered in articles, books, and lectures an explanation for … The Political Roots of Widening InequalityRead more
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Economic Inequality: It’s Far Worse Than You Think
In a candid conversation with Frank Rich last fall, Chris Rock said, “Oh, people don’t even know. If poor people knew how rich rich people … Economic Inequality: It’s Far Worse Than You ThinkRead more
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America’s Ridiculously Rich
Imagine yourself part of the typical American family. Your household would have, the Federal Reserve reported last month, a net worth of $81,200. Not much. … America’s Ridiculously RichRead more
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What Piketty Forgot
The crisis of capitalism isn’t just about the gap between rich and poor. It’s about the gap between what’s demanded by our planet and what’s … What Piketty ForgotRead more
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The Richest 0.1 Percent Is About to Control More Wealth Than the Bottom 90 Percent
While a complex web of factors have contributed to the rise in income inequality in America, a new research paper(pdf) says most of the blame … The Richest 0.1 Percent Is About to Control More Wealth Than the Bottom 90 PercentRead more