The path of US inequality rests on political progress

US inequality is historically high compared to other advanced countries and has been rising

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  • Gilded age returns
  • The superstar effect
  • Policy differences
  • Wealth promotes health and education
  • Wealth, savings, income connections
  • Different US political choices
  • Death and taxes
  • Policy change?

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