There has, around the world of late, been much discussion about the ever-growing gulf between the rich and poor, how the rich are cornering in excess of 90% of a country's wealth, more and more people being unable to get a job, increasing inequality in society, etc. etc.
A piece in The Washington Post cites the what it says are 10 reasons for inequality being a "hot" topic. The stats in the USA are in all likelihood replicated in other Western nations.
"Although high-octane rhetoric on health care seems to overshadow all other political discussions in U.S. politics, income inequality and economic opportunity have crept up in speeches and policy proposals from the White House, Congress, state government, local government and academics."
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One of the 10 reasons:
"32.3 million
There are more than 72 million kids in America. Forty-five percent of them -- 32.3 million -- live in low-income families."
Read the full piece here.
A piece in The Washington Post cites the what it says are 10 reasons for inequality being a "hot" topic. The stats in the USA are in all likelihood replicated in other Western nations.
"Although high-octane rhetoric on health care seems to overshadow all other political discussions in U.S. politics, income inequality and economic opportunity have crept up in speeches and policy proposals from the White House, Congress, state government, local government and academics."
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One of the 10 reasons:
"32.3 million
There are more than 72 million kids in America. Forty-five percent of them -- 32.3 million -- live in low-income families."
Read the full piece here.
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