By — Paul Solman Paul Solman Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/record-inequality-between-rich Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter ‘Record Inequality Between Rich and Poor,’ According to OECD Economy Dec 13, 2011 11:40 AM EDT Today we feature a short, simple, surprising inequality video that sums up a lot of recent research from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the 34-member OECD. Take a look. Here’s a sampling of our own reporting on inequality this year, including Monday’s piece on the history of the top income tax rate and its effects on economic growth: Does U.S. Economic Inequality Have a Good Side? The Inequality Dilemma ‘Occupy Wall Street’ Protests Give Voice to Anger Over Greed, Corporate Culture A Day with the Occupiers of Wall Street Inequality Hurts: The Unhealthy Side Effects of Economic Disparity World Inequality: Trot the Globe Without Leaving Your Seat Do Social Safety Net Programs Shrink Gap in U.S. Economic Inequality? This entry is cross-posted on the Rundown– NewsHour’s blog of news and insight. Follow Paul on Twitter. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Paul Solman Paul Solman Paul Solman has been a correspondent for the PBS News Hour since 1985, mainly covering business and economics. @paulsolman
Today we feature a short, simple, surprising inequality video that sums up a lot of recent research from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the 34-member OECD. Take a look. Here’s a sampling of our own reporting on inequality this year, including Monday’s piece on the history of the top income tax rate and its effects on economic growth: Does U.S. Economic Inequality Have a Good Side? The Inequality Dilemma ‘Occupy Wall Street’ Protests Give Voice to Anger Over Greed, Corporate Culture A Day with the Occupiers of Wall Street Inequality Hurts: The Unhealthy Side Effects of Economic Disparity World Inequality: Trot the Globe Without Leaving Your Seat Do Social Safety Net Programs Shrink Gap in U.S. Economic Inequality? This entry is cross-posted on the Rundown– NewsHour’s blog of news and insight. Follow Paul on Twitter. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now