Economic Growth and Equality
2011-04-22T10:06:06-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvYWJhXC8yOTkxNzAtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==The Center for American Progress held a forum on economic growth and equality.
After opening remarks from Vanessa Cárdenas and Angela Glover Blackwell, members of the first panel talked about the link between economic growth and equality. Economist Emmanuel Saez in his presentation used graphs to show the relationship between equitable distribution of wealth and economic growth.
In the second discussion, panelists talked about the policies needed to help foster equality in the economic realm and its important to overall national prosperity. Suggestions for promoting equitable growth included strengthening unions, environmental initiatives, and increased support of the transportation system.
Both panels included question and answers portions with the audience.
After opening remarks from Vanessa Cárdenas and Angela Glover Blackwell, members of the first panel talked about the link between economic growth and equality. Economist Emmanuel Saez in his presentation used graphs to show the relationship between equitable distribution of wealth and economic growth.
In the second discussion, panelists talked about the policies needed to help foster equality in the economic realm and its important to overall national prosperity. Suggestions for promoting equitable growth included strengthening unions, environmental initiatives, and increased support of the transportation system.
Both panels included question and answers portions with the audience.
The Center for American Progress held a forum on economic growth and equality. After opening remarks from Vanessa Cárdenas and Angela Gl… read more
The Center for American Progress held a forum on economic growth and equality.
After opening remarks from Vanessa Cárdenas and Angela Glover Blackwell, members of the first panel talked about the link between economic growth and equality. Economist Emmanuel Saez in his presentation used graphs to show the relationship between equitable distribution of wealth and economic growth.
In the second discussion, panelists talked about the policies needed to help foster equality in the economic realm and its important to overall national prosperity. Suggestions for promoting equitable growth included strengthening unions, environmental initiatives, and increased support of the transportation system.
Both panels included question and answers portions with the audience. close
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