Income inequality Quote by Ben Bernanke

For my own part, I believe that there is social and psychological justification for significant inequalities of incomes and wealth.

— John Maynard Keynes

The term 'income inequality' is a bit misleading because it suggests in a somewhat pejorative way that the rich are getting richer at the…

— Edward Lazear

Inequality is not so much a cause of economic, political, and social processes as a consequence. Some of these processes are good, some are…

— Angus Deaton

“Recently, the International Monetary Fund published a report which revealed that too much inequality even inhibits economic growth.22 Perhaps the most fascinating finding, however,…

— Rutger Bregman

Income inequality has no necessary connection with poverty, the lack of material resources for a decent life, such as adequate food, shelter, and clothing.…

— Robert Higgs

I think inequality has gone past the point where it's helping us all get rich, and it's really becoming a serious threat.

— Angus Deaton

The U.S. has some of the most significant income inequality in the developed world, yet people seem routinely to underestimate that fact.

— Maria Konnikova

We work harder and we earn less. Income inequality is at the highest point in over a century. While American capitalism never guaranteed success,…

— Mario Cuomo

On inequality, I contend that far too much of the nation's wealth and income is gravitating to too few. This undermines the democracy we…

— James Stone

There's no doubt that inequality destabilizes societies. I think the social science evidence on that front is crystal clear.

— Jordan Peterson

Economic inequality is a corrosive force that undermines economic growth, puts a brake on the fight against poverty, and sparks social unrest.

— Winnie Byanyima

Inequality is bad for everyone, not just the middle class and the poor

— Robert Reich