Taxes and Income Inequality
Economists discussed research into and policy proposals to address income inequality. Among the topics they addressed were causes of depende… read more
Economists discussed research into and policy proposals to address income inequality. Among the topics they addressed were causes of dependency on social programs, providing work incentives, investment in education, and changing the aspirations of poor families. They also talked about the likely impact of income inequality on the 2012 presidential election and answered questions from the audience. close
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