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Wealth Inequality in America Video 6:24

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Wealth Inequality in America-Reflection Paragraph Consider the points brought up in the video and the counterpoints in the Forbes.com article regarding the Wealth Inequality in America information. Which side do you agree with most and why? Is wealth measured by actual assets, as suggested in the video, or can we measure it using a standard of opportunity and reallocation, as suggested in the article? Be thorough and thoughtful in your answer. A thoughtful one page written answer is expected.

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