There is little evidence that high levels of income inequality lead down a slippery slope to the destruction of democracy and rule by the rich. The unequal political voice of the poor can be addressed only through policies that actually work to fight poverty and improve education. Income inequality is a dangerous distraction from the real problems: poverty, lack of economic opportunity, and systemic injustice.--Will Wilkinson
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Friday, July 17, 2009
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bias,
corruption,
economic policy,
poverty,
unintended consequences
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