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Economic Inequality

Welcome to the guide on Economic Inequality

Economic Inequality refers to the gap between the rich and the poor. This guide contains information on this disparity, its causes, and potential solutions for closing the gap. The tabs at the side of this page will direct you to information about books, articles, streaming videos, and online resources. If you have any trouble finding these sources, please ask a librarian for help.

"We can either have democracy in this country or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a few, but we can’t have both.” Louis Brandeis, U.S. Supreme Court Justice (1856-1941)

 

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