Durable Inequality: Irene Flecknoe Ross Lecture

In her thought-provoking new book, Durable Inequality, Irene Flecknoe Ross examines the causes and consequences of inequality in the United States. Ross argues that inequality is not simply a product of individual choices or market forces, but rather a deeply embedded feature of our social and economic system. She draws on a wide range of data and research to show how inequality has increased over the past several decades, and how it is affecting the lives of all Americans.

Ross begins by dispelling some of the common myths about inequality. She shows that inequality is not simply a matter of the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer. In fact, the incomes of the poorest Americans have actually increased over the past few decades. However, the incomes of the richest Americans have grown much faster than the incomes of the rest of the population, leading to a widening gap between the rich and the poor.

Ross also argues that inequality is not simply a problem for the poor. She shows how inequality can have a negative impact on everyone, regardless of their income level. For example, inequality can lead to lower levels of economic growth, reduced social mobility, and increased political polarization.

Durable Inequality (Irene Flecknoe Ross Lecture)

by Charles Tilly

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Ross concludes by arguing that we need to take action to address inequality. She proposes a number of policies that could help to reduce inequality, including raising the minimum wage, expanding access to affordable housing, and making it easier for workers to unionize.

Durable Inequality is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the causes and consequences of inequality in the United States. Ross's clear and concise writing style makes her arguments accessible to a wide range of readers. This book is an essential resource for anyone who is interested in the future of our economy and our society.

"Irene Flecknoe Ross has written a powerful and persuasive book about the causes and consequences of inequality in the United States. Durable Inequality is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand this critical issue." - Joseph E. Stiglitz, Nobel Laureate in Economics

"Ross's book is a tour de force. It is the most comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of inequality in the United States that I have read. Ross provides a wealth of evidence to show how inequality has increased over the past several decades, and how it is affecting the lives of all Americans." - Robert B. Reich, former Secretary of Labor

"Durable Inequality is a timely and important book. Ross's analysis of inequality is clear, concise, and persuasive. This book is an essential resource for anyone who is interested in the future of our economy and our society." - Heather Boushey, Executive Director of the Washington Center for Equitable Growth

Irene Flecknoe Ross is a professor of economics at the University of California, Berkeley. She is a leading expert on inequality and the author of several books and articles on the topic. Ross is a recipient of the MacArthur Foundation's "genius" grant and the American Economic Association's Carolyn Shaw Bell Award.

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Durable Inequality (Irene Flecknoe Ross Lecture)

by Charles Tilly

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1573 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	313 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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