Family Quote by Janet Yellen
“The lower half of households by wealth held just 3% of wealth in 1989 and only 1% in 2013.”
About This Quote
Source Report: Federal Reserve Economic Data, 2020
Wealth concentration has sharply declined among the lower half of households, indicating growing inequality over time.
In simple terms: Wealth inequality rising.
Address wealth disparity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Tax reform
- social programs
- financial education
- wealth redistribution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies can reduce wealth gaps?
- How does wealth concentration affect economic stability?
Policy changes may be politically challenging.