Income Inequality in America

Income Inequality in America

1. Follow this link and read the article about income inequality. Then, follow this link and watch the video. Answer the following questions:
• What are the main points that are made in opposition to income inequality in both the video and the article?
• Do you agree with Stiglitz's assertion that it is now much harder for kids to rise above their parents' station in America (the American Dream)? Why or why not?
• Do you believe that the income divide is a fair by-product of our economy? Or should our government do more to control the inequality? Support your answer with detailed evidence.
2. Follow this link and read the additional article on income inequality. Then, watch the video in this link.
• What are the main points that are made in support of income inequality in both the article and video?
• Do these documents change your opinion about income inequality at all? Why or why not?
• Read all of your classmates' posts and respond to at least one.