Wealth concentration is rising, but most of the 1% are only experiencing comfortable and modest growth. The data says otherwise – as long as the 0.01% are included. Their portion of the wealth has risen from 2% in the mid-70s to 11% in 2013. The one percent of the one percent own over 10% of the nation’s wealth. Even the other 99% of the 1% can’t keep up with them.
“The Rise And Rise Of The Top 0.1%” – Slate
Pretending Not To Panic 