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Economic Research:
How Increasing Income Inequality Is Dampening U.S. Economic Growth, And Possible Ways To Change The Tide
Beth Ann Bovino, US. Chief Economist, New York (1) 212-438-1652; bethann.bovino@standardandpoors.com
Secondary Contact: Gabriel J Petek, CFA, San Francisco (1) 415-371-5042; gabriel.petek@standardandpoors.com
Research Contributor: John B Chambers, CFA, New York (1) 212-438-7344; john.chambers@standardandpoors.com
Table Of Contents
Is Income Inequality Increasing?
When Ends Don't Meet
Not Just The Fruits Of Our Labor
The Impact Of Government Policy
Undereducated Workers: Both Today's And Tomorrow's Catching Up With The Joneses
Secular Stagnation
Not Just A Problem For The Poor
Striking A Palatable Balance
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