US Middle Class Is A Minority

As recently as 1971, the US middle class was a majority of the population: 61%. It now just hit 50% Continue reading →

Half Of All Wealth

Wealth inequality continues. The top 1% own half of the world’s wealth. The trend suggested it would happen, but it Continue reading →

American Entrepreneurial Inequality

America has been known for its entrepreneurs. Policies encourage business creation, at least relative to other nations. Culturally, taking risks Continue reading →

American Income Inequality Widens

The debates about income and wealth distribution continue without demonstrable progress towards change, which means the inequality gaps continues to Continue reading →

Billionaires Against Inequality

Billionaires are beginning to see the threat of wealth and income inequality. Whether through compassion for those they think are Continue reading →

Data That Matters July 2015

US wages rose 3.3%. Humans can lay bricks at 700/hr. Robots, 1,000/hr. Americans turning away from owning homes as only Continue reading →

US Affordable Housing Disappearing

Two simple trends have created one sad fact: Since 2000, wages are effectively stagnant but rents are rising; especially since Continue reading →

New Data On Wealth Inequality

Wealth inequality continues, because nothing has risen to counteract it. The new data show: The top 10% own 90.9% of Continue reading →