This authoritative reference work explores the factors driving the much-debated increase in economic inequality in U.S. society, as well as the impact that this divide is having on U.S. culture, politics, families, communities, and institutions. This reference work provides an authoritative and comprehensive resource for both students and scholars who are interested in learning more about the rich-poor divide in the United States-a divide regarded by many lawmakers, researchers, pundits, and concerned citizens as one of the nation's most serious problems. The book provides important historical…mehr
This authoritative reference work explores the factors driving the much-debated increase in economic inequality in U.S. society, as well as the impact that this divide is having on U.S. culture, politics, families, communities, and institutions. This reference work provides an authoritative and comprehensive resource for both students and scholars who are interested in learning more about the rich-poor divide in the United States-a divide regarded by many lawmakers, researchers, pundits, and concerned citizens as one of the nation's most serious problems. The book provides important historical background for understanding how the nation has grappled with (or ignored) this issue in the past, examines specific causes of inequality identified by observers across the political spectrum, and summarizes the potential consequences (both present and future) of economic inequality. This book examines more than 25 issues frequently cited as factors contributing to the rapidly widening gap between socioeconomic classes in the U.S., ranging from such demographic factors as race and gender to tax code provisions and differences in access to quality education and health care. The book also provides both a retrospective and prospective look at government policies aimed at addressing inequality or assisting the poor. Finally, the book looks ahead to survey the future of inequality in America.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Robert S. Rycroft, PhD, is professor of economics at the University of Mary Washington, USA. Kimberley L. Kinsley, JD, MA, is senior lecturer of business law in the College of Business at the University of Mary Washington, USA.
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Preface Introduction Troy Paino The History of Inequality in America Stacey Jones and Cameron Hub Causes and Consequences of Inequality Section I: Economic Inequality Immigration Robert J. Gitter Intergenerational Mobility Robert Perrucci and Carolyn Cummings Perrucci Labor Markets Lauren DiRago-Duncan and Robert S. Rycroft Monopolization and Rent Seeking Devin Wiggs and Beth Redbird Technological Change Thomas E. Lehman and Brady W. Conn Wealth Inequality Kimberley L. Kinsley and Robert S. Rycroft Workplace Discrimination Jared A. Knowles and Erin E. George Section II: Educational Services Early Childhood Education Patricia Crain de Galarce and Anna Maria Jones Higher Education Josipa Roksa and Blake R. Silver Section III: Health and Health Care Access to Health Care Joel B. Teitelbaum and Laura G. Hoffman Economic Status and Health Gesine K. Hearn Substance Abuse Thomas S. Weinberg Section IV: Housing and Communities Food Deserts Renee E. Walker and Tamicah Gelting Housing and Neighborhoods Haydar Kurban Section V: Family Life and Inequality Marriage, Cohabitation, and Divorce Chris Wienke Parenting Styles Shannon N. Davis and Myriam Halimi Section VI: Environment Environmental Justice Angela G. Mertig Section VII: Justice System Civil Justice Kimberley L. Kinsley Criminal Justice Dana Hubbard Section VIII: Consumer Issues Consumer Credit and Payday Loans Katie Fitzpatrick Financial Education Ivan C. Roten, Madeline Hamiter, and Jarrod Johnston Section IX: Public Policy Cash Assistance to the Poor Justin Jarvis and Garrett Lee Fiegenbaum Children and Family Policy Elizabeth M. Legerski Community Development Programs Rhonda Phillips Education Reform Policies Christy Irish and Allison Ward Parsons Food and Nutrition Programs Analisa Packham Health Insurance Alice Louise Kassens Housing Inequality Lei Zhang Regulation of Labor Markets John D. Abell and Elizabeth Perry-Sizemore Taxes Henry Ordower Section X: The Future of Inequality Is Inequality a Threat to Democracy? Oren M. Levin-Waldman The Future of Inequality in America Kristen Tzoc and Heather Beth Johnson Editors and Contributors Index
Preface Introduction Troy Paino The History of Inequality in America Stacey Jones and Cameron Hub Causes and Consequences of Inequality Section I: Economic Inequality Immigration Robert J. Gitter Intergenerational Mobility Robert Perrucci and Carolyn Cummings Perrucci Labor Markets Lauren DiRago-Duncan and Robert S. Rycroft Monopolization and Rent Seeking Devin Wiggs and Beth Redbird Technological Change Thomas E. Lehman and Brady W. Conn Wealth Inequality Kimberley L. Kinsley and Robert S. Rycroft Workplace Discrimination Jared A. Knowles and Erin E. George Section II: Educational Services Early Childhood Education Patricia Crain de Galarce and Anna Maria Jones Higher Education Josipa Roksa and Blake R. Silver Section III: Health and Health Care Access to Health Care Joel B. Teitelbaum and Laura G. Hoffman Economic Status and Health Gesine K. Hearn Substance Abuse Thomas S. Weinberg Section IV: Housing and Communities Food Deserts Renee E. Walker and Tamicah Gelting Housing and Neighborhoods Haydar Kurban Section V: Family Life and Inequality Marriage, Cohabitation, and Divorce Chris Wienke Parenting Styles Shannon N. Davis and Myriam Halimi Section VI: Environment Environmental Justice Angela G. Mertig Section VII: Justice System Civil Justice Kimberley L. Kinsley Criminal Justice Dana Hubbard Section VIII: Consumer Issues Consumer Credit and Payday Loans Katie Fitzpatrick Financial Education Ivan C. Roten, Madeline Hamiter, and Jarrod Johnston Section IX: Public Policy Cash Assistance to the Poor Justin Jarvis and Garrett Lee Fiegenbaum Children and Family Policy Elizabeth M. Legerski Community Development Programs Rhonda Phillips Education Reform Policies Christy Irish and Allison Ward Parsons Food and Nutrition Programs Analisa Packham Health Insurance Alice Louise Kassens Housing Inequality Lei Zhang Regulation of Labor Markets John D. Abell and Elizabeth Perry-Sizemore Taxes Henry Ordower Section X: The Future of Inequality Is Inequality a Threat to Democracy? Oren M. Levin-Waldman The Future of Inequality in America Kristen Tzoc and Heather Beth Johnson Editors and Contributors Index
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