In America, the gap between the rich and the poor has widened significantly, with states exhibiting stark disparities in wealth distribution as highlighted in recent analyses. For instance, ...

The specter of economic inequality is haunting nations across the globe, creating anxiety that reaches far beyond statistical ...

Herein lies the importance of The Myth of American Inequality, authored by Phil Gramm, Robert Ekelund and John Early. It particularly challenges two claims that inform a great deal of American ...

If anyone is perplexed or surprised why Americans are so upset about the economy, they should look no further than the Income Distribution and Dynamics in America (IDDA) recent report by the Federal ...

To discuss inequality in America, Emmanuel Saez, director of the Stone Center on Wealth and Income Inequality at the University of California–Berkeley, joined Bruce Meyer, professor at the Harris ...

In "The Second Estate," Boston College law professor Ray Madoff argues that America’s tax code has birthed a modern aristocracy.

Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up As we begin 2012, the issue of “income inequality” is a matter of ...

If things seem tough for the average American, you can bet they’re a lot worse for those in lower income brackets. In fact, income inequality in America has increased in many American cities, but a ...

Systemic problems like inequality are not unchanging items that await our attention; they are dynamic and self-reinforcing, and in refusing to recognize that inequality had the potential to bring down ...

CC: It’s undeniable that what happens at home matters a great deal for children. However, people tend to underestimate the ...