cover of episode 77 - Worsening Income And Wealth Inequality That Might Even Make A Right-Winger Blush (If They Were Capable Of Feeling Shame)

77 - Worsening Income And Wealth Inequality That Might Even Make A Right-Winger Blush (If They Were Capable Of Feeling Shame)

2007/1/19
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Today, we're going to present some data about income and wealth distribution that you've probably never before seen brought together in one place. Make sure your seat belt is securely fastened.For example, let's take the wealthiest 1/10 of one percent of all Americans. There are 130,500 such taxpayers. They have more income than the 120 million Americans at the bottom.Nice, huh?How about