American Quote by Joseph Stiglitz
“American inequality didn't just happen. It was created.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Price of Inequality, 2010
Inequality is a result of deliberate policies, not natural.
In simple terms: Inequality is created.
Key Takeaway
Address systemic causes of inequality.
Themes
economics
social justice
policy
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
economic
social
When to use this quote
- public policy
- education reform
- tax reform
Key Concepts
distribution
inequalitystructural bias
wealth gap
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies create inequality?
- How can we reverse them?
A Different Perspective
Complex causes may be oversimplified.
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