Inequality in America
The rich, the poor and the growing gap between them
Jun 15th 2006 | WASHINGTON, DC
From The Economist print edition (view original article online)
The rich are the big gainers in America’s new prosperity
AMERICANS do not go in for envy. The gap between rich and poor is bigger than in any other advanced country, but most people are unconcerned. Whereas Europeans fret about the way the economic pie is divided, Americans want to join the rich, not soak them. Eight out of ten, more than anywhere else, believe that though you may start poor, if you work hard, you can make pots of money. It is a central part of the American Dream. (more…)
