On Things One Will Not Get Without Asking and Might Not Get Even Then

by The Economics Devision | posted in: External Charts, The Economics Devision | 0

15% of all the income earned in the United States is up for the taking.Â That is, the top 10% of earners are happy to take it home, but they will give it up if asked properly…

[Chart from Economic Policy Institute via Bill Moyers]

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