Category: Income Inequality

Although the United States belongs to the group of the most developed countries in the world, poverty is one of the main problems of the state. Forty million Americans live below the poverty line, struggle to pay the rent, or find affordable housing (DeParle, 2016). The primary cause of poverty in the United States is…

Key Tenets of Income Inequality The PBS interview on income inequality emphasizes the role of social class in the widening gap between the rich and the poor. According to PBS, one of the main reasons behind the gap is inequality in distributing financial resources (Income Inequality 2007). In the past, the government set the rules…

Introduction Income inequality is a great problem of every society since it widens the chasm between the richest and the most deprived people and negatively affects economic growth. Many individuals are certain that income inequality is unrelated to education, and the authorities need to better investigate the issue to find the main reasons for inequality.…

Table of Contents Introduction Current Agenda Conceptualizing the Issue The Importance of Economic Inequality References Introduction One of the fundamental problems of society remains economic inequality, which leads to a number of critical consequences affecting the quality of life and well-being of the population. Strictly speaking, economic inequality should be understood as a differentiation in…

The problem of income inequality occupies a high niche in the modern economic agenda of the country. First of all, this refers to the irregular distribution of material wealth among the population. The market economy is based on the fact that income is shared depending on several factors of production, including natural resources, capital and…

Introduction Over the centuries, society and social welfare as a separate notion have been considered highly individual matters that are closely correlated with the human perception of the aforementioned welfare in the first place. This perception is frequently formed through the prism of social background that is influenced by the events that take place in…

Table of Contents Roosevelt and Welfare Government Welfare Income Inequality Immigration References Roosevelt and Welfare The creation and the growth of Franklin D. Roosevelts welfare state had a significant effect on the development of American society, including the economy, health, welfare, corporate affairs, as well as the overall well-being of the population. Through his continuous…

Table of Contents Introduction Westerns and Rosenfelds Ideas Bertrands and Mullainathans Ideas Class Factor America Without Labor and Income Inequality Conclusion References Introduction Every day people meet and try to fight with various forms of injustice. Some persons are discriminated against by their religion, nationality, and culture. One may also notice discrimination and inequality in…

Table of Contents Introduction Addressing the Problem at the Micro Level Addressing the Problem at the Mezzo Level Addressing the Problem at the Macro Level Applying Social Work Values and Ethical Standards Conclusion References Introduction The coronavirus pandemic has presented two significant challenges for American society: public health and economic crises. The two are closely…

Table of Contents Introduction Addressing the Problem at the Micro Level Addressing the Problem at the Mezzo Level Addressing the Problem at the Macro Level Applying Social Work Values and Ethical Standards Conclusion References Introduction The coronavirus pandemic has presented two significant challenges for American society: public health and economic crises. The two are closely…