income distribution

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income distribution

Rich and poor in America

a reference handbook
2008
Examines the social classes in the United States, and describes the background and history of income distribution, and discusses race, economic inequality, minimum wage, national trends, and other related topics.

The Great divergence

America's growing inequality crisis and what we can do about it
2012

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Poverty and wealth /
2005
A series of 16 debates about current issues related to rich and poor individuals and nations.

Is the gap between rich and poor growing?

2006
Presents twelve essays that addresses issues of economic inequality in America, and discusses the differences in income between African-Americans and white, variables that create income inequality, and much more.

The pecking order

which siblings succeed and why
2004
Attempts to understand why one person succeeds and another does not through an examination of differences within families, specifically among siblings.

The price of inequality

2012
Presents an argument against the growing inequality in the United States, and explores how monetary and budgetary policies, as well as globalization, have contributed to it.

The haves and the have-nots

a brief and idiosyncratic history of global inequality
2011
Draws on history, literature, and news stories to examine inequality of wealth throughout the world, and discuss its influence and significance.

Is poverty a serious threat?

2006
Presents a collection of essays that examine the issues related to poverty.

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