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Piketty on the U.S. Presidential race

Posted on 2016/02/20 by LastTechAge

Piketty makes upbeat comments on Bernie Sanders and what he implies about US inequality trends. Just to pass on a very optimistic comment from Thomas Piketty, on our on-going struggle against the American convergence to a government controlled by an … Continue reading →

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David Brooks and The Inequality Problem problem

Posted on 2014/01/18 by LastTechAge

Brooks: Minimum Wage – not a problem, Income Inequality – what a sham! The Poor just gotta try harder! David Brooks published the Op Ed essay “The Inequality Problem” in the New York Times (Jan 17, 2014).  His views are … Continue reading →

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Minimum Wage – Poverty Level Wage – Unemployment – inequality

Posted on 2013/12/19 by LastTechAge

The Minimum Wage, Poverty Level Wage, and Unemployment Employment rates are part of the complex of forces driving American inequality. Minimum wage is in the news because in many localities the current $7.25 seems too low.  Should there be a … Continue reading →

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