Why the Surge in Income Inequality?

@article{Kenworthy2017WhyTS,
  title={Why the Surge in Income Inequality?},
  author={Lane Kenworthy},
  journal={Contemporary Sociology: A Journal of Reviews},
  year={2017},
  volume={46},
  pages={1 - 9}
}
  • L. Kenworthy
  • Published 1 January 2017
  • Economics
  • Contemporary Sociology: A Journal of Reviews
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