short readsMar 6, 2024 A booming U.S. stock market doesn’t benefit all racial and ethnic groups equally Nearly two-thirds of White families (66%) owned stocks directly or indirectly, compared with 39% of Black families and 28% of Hispanic families.
short readsOct 10, 2018 The real value of a $15 minimum wage depends on where you live Although most Americans back a higher minimum wage, wide disparities in local living costs make finding an appropriate rate difficult.
short readsApr 28, 2014 Americans agree inequality has grown, but don’t agree on why Two-thirds of Americans say the gap between the rich and everyone else has increased, but when asked why they cite dozens of different reasons.
short readsApr 25, 2014 Chart of the Week: U.S. middle class no longer the world’s richest A New York Times chart illustrates disparities in income growth between the U.S. and other advanced economies.