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1 1/27/14 “Inequality in U.S.” What percentage of total U.S. income do the top 20% of earners make in the U.S.? What percentage of total U.S. income do the bottom 40% of earners make in the U.S.? Why do some economists defend income inequality? On desk: Inequality in America videos wksht.

2 1/27/14 Econ. Agenda Inequality in America (PBS NewsHour videos) What can be done about inequality in America? (President Obama speech) HW: Answer reflection questions on wksht.

3 What is the state of income inequality in America today?
(PBS NewsHour videos with Paul Solmon) Land of the Free, Home of the Poor Inequality is Bad for Everyone Does Economic Inequality Have a Good Side? Inequality Hurts: The Unhealthy Side Effects of Economic Disparity Obama on Income Inequality:

4 4. What could be done about income inequality in America?

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