The common media narrative claims economic inequality is exploding to new highs and the wealthiest Americans don’t pay their fair share in taxes. This claim relies on flawed and incomplete data. The full research paints an altogether different picture and reveals that government social programs and the US tax policy have effectively restrained the perceived rise in inequality.
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Chapter 1 – https://youtu.be/sq07nJD89iU
Chapter 2 – https://youtu.be/s3VBxJCAUyU
Chapter 3 – https://youtu.be/ip8FU-A9338
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