Income Inequality

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June 27, 2013

Brazil Update and Labor's Declining Share of National Income

Yana Marull and Bruce Bartlett

Brazilian President met with national union leaders to discuss their demands in an effort to avoid a July 11th general strike. Unions are seeking a reduced work day, stronger pensions, and increased resources directed to health and education. Also, new research reveals that workers' declining share of national income, due to technology-related productivity increases, is an international problem. Two articles are presented below.

June 18, 2013

America Feeds the Rich

Leo Gerard Campaign for America's Future

The Farm Bill that is expected to pass the U.S. House this week explains income inequality in America.

March 1, 2013

Happy Birthday, Dear Income Tax

Sam Pizzigati, Sarah Anderson Prospect Magazine

Five lessons for progressives from our first century of income taxes.

February 19, 2013

Of Biblical Proportions: Inequality and Poverty Wages

By Rev. Jim Conn Frying Pan News

Despite the rising indicators of economic recovery, too many working families are discovering there are only poverty jobs, part-time jobs or no jobs at all.

January 28, 2013

The Rise of the Permanent Temp Economy

Erin Hatton The New York Times

Politicians across the political spectrum herald “job creation,” but frightfully few of them talk about what kinds of jobs are being created. Low-wage, temporary jobs have become so widespread that they threaten to become the norm. How did we arrive at this state of affairs?

January 23, 2013

Krugman versus Stiglitz on Inequality and Economic Growth

Dean Baker Center for Economic and Policy Research

Some interesting differing view points on the effect of income inequality -- either way it's really bad for everybody but the super rich. Check out both views - moderator.

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