Economic Inequality Trends

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How Americans View Economic Inequality

Economic inequality is one of the most polarizing issues in American society. While a majority of Americans express concern about…

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Barri Segal

The Shrinking Middle Class: Government Data Reveals Five Decades of Economic Squeeze

The American middle class represents a promise of economic opportunity and comfortable life in exchange for hard work. For decades,…

By
Alison O'Leary

Debate: America’s Capital Gains Tax

America's capital gains tax sits at the center of one of the nation's most bitter policy fights. The tax applies…

By
Alison O'Leary

Debate: Increasing the Minimum Wage

The minimum wage sits at the center of America's biggest economic fight. It's a simple concept with complex consequences: the…

By
Alison O'Leary

The Tax Policy Revolution That Created Today’s Inequality Crisis

American tax policy since World War II tells the story of a great pendulum swing. For decades after the war,…

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GovFacts

Income vs. Wealth Inequality: What Every American Should Know

Economic inequality sits at the center of American political debates, but most discussions mix up two very different concepts: income…

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GovFacts

How Tax Systems Work: Progressive, Regressive, and Flat Taxes Explained

Every time you buy coffee, earn a paycheck, or file your tax return, you're participating in a system that shapes…

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