Today’s state of extreme economic inequality is a problem best approached with science — using it to make specific measurements, identify root causes, and develop workable solutions. Archaeology is ...

Social Security’s insolvency would damage a $40 trillion buffer against a wider wealth gap.

Data from the Federal Reserve shows that the so-called K-shaped economy in America is alive and well, with low- and middle-income households falling further behind as the richest Americans pull away.

The numbers don't lie, even when they're uncomfortable. Across America, the gap between the richest and poorest residents has been stretching wider for years, creating two separate economic realities ...

Changing course on decades of deepening inequality requires bold action and vision. The U.S. is in the grips of an inequality emergency. Decades of deliberate, regressive policy choices have rigged ...

Earlier this month, scholars working at the London School of Economics argued, “It’s time to face up to power in the debate about wealth inequality.” The authors note that of the various ways we could ...

A demonstrator holds a "Tax The Rich" sign during a protest near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, on Thursday, April 10, 2025. A demonstrator holds a "Tax The Rich" sign during a protest near the U ...

The world’s poorest rush to wealth inequality like a moth to a flame. That’s where the opportunity is. Wealth inequality as a driver of upward mobility among the poor is useful to think about in ...