Part I. How inequality obstructs -- Learning and human capital -- Skills, talent, and innovation -- Part II. How inequality subverts -- Public spending -- Market structure -- Part III. How inequality distorts -- The economic cycle -- Investment -- Conclusion: The economic imperative of equitable growth.
Summary:
"Many fear that efforts to address inequality will undermine the economy as a whole. But the opposite is true: rising inequality has become a drag on growth and an impediment to market competition. Heather Boushey breaks down the problem and argues that we can preserve our nation's economic traditions while promoting shared economic growth"-- Provided by publisher.
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