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Income Inequality Overview Spring Semester, 2018

Explore the dynamics of income distribution over time and the impact of labor force trends on wealth inequality in the U.S., with insights from leading economists Alan Krueger, Emmanuel Saez, and Gabriel Zucman. Delve into the "Great Gatsby" Curve and the disparity between productivity and real wages to grasp the nuances of income inequality in the current economic landscape.

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Income Inequality Overview Spring Semester, 2018

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  1. Income Inequality OverviewSpring Semester, 2018 Income Distribution Over Time

  2. Civilian Unemployment Rate Current: 4.1%

  3. Labor Force Participation Rate Current: 62.7%

  4. Productivity vs. Real Wages: 1947 – 2012 (From Wikipedia)

  5. Alan Krueger: The “Great Gatsby” Curve

  6. “Exploding Wealth Inequality in the U.S.”, Emmanuel Saez and Gabriel Zucman, Washington Center for Equitable Growth

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