Official data show that economic inequality is growing in the United States on various aspects since 1979. Many reasons have been postulated that inequality: technological change, globalization, demographic factors, and changes in government policies (in particular, changes in taxes under President Reagan). Whether the increase in inequality, even cause for concern is an open question. Some aspects of inequality may be of interest, while the other dimensions can be seen as less problematic. To the extent that rising inequality is seen as a social problem that needs to address the various policy proposals have been advocated. "Hide
by Rafael Di Tella, Ingrid Vogel Source: Harvard Business School 23 pages. Publication Date: November 4, 2002. Prod. #: 703025-PDF-ENG
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