ISBN:
978-0-226-66550-4
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978-0-226-66547-4
Language:
English
Pages:
206 Seiten :
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Diagramme.
Series Statement:
Chicago studies in American politics
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
339.220973
Keywords:
United States / Politics and government / 2009-2017
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Income distribution / Political aspects / United States
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Wealth / Political aspects / United States
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Equality / Political aspects / United States
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Elections / United States / Economic aspects
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Einkommensverteilung.
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Vermögensverteilung.
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Soziale Ungleichheit.
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USA.
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Einkommensverteilung
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Vermögensverteilung
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Soziale Ungleichheit
Abstract:
"In this book Nate Kelly argues that rising concentrations of wealth creates a politics that makes reducing economic inequality more difficult. Kelly convincingly demonstrates that the concentration of economic resources in a small group leads to a concentration of economic and political power that in turn creates a self-perpetuating plutocracy or an "inequality trap." As economic resources become concentrated, those who control them engage in a variety of political activities that seek to perpetuate their advantages. Among other things, the rich support a broad public campaign that convinces voters that policies to reduce inequality are unwise and not in the average voter's interest, notwithstanding the real economic impact. They also manipulate the formal division of our government into separate branches and a federal system to their advantage"--
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Literaturverzeichnis: Seite [179]-191
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