Income Inequality and the U.S. Economy
Alan Krueger gave an in-depth presentation on the rise of economic inequality in the United States, arguing that the shrinking middle class … read more
Alan Krueger gave an in-depth presentation on the rise of economic inequality in the United States, arguing that the shrinking middle class is endangering economic recovery. He talked about Obama administration recovery efforts and said that the Social Security payroll tax cuts should be extended. He answered questions from the audience during the last ten minutes of the program. close
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