What does income inequality mean to Americans?
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You might have heard the term "income inequality" in politicians' stump speeches or your Economics class, but what does it really mean? This video from BBC News discusses the statistics that show the income gap is growing, and that many Americans are divided on what to do. It's worth thinking about what this disparity means for citizens' mobility and equality.
Do you agree with the assertion that income disparity is the second gravest trend facing the world? What are some other issues you might put on your list of top 3 "grave trends?"
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