Definitions
The unequal distribution of assets among individuals, groups or organizations
What is wealth inequality?
This policy helps reduce wealth inequality by expanding access to low-cost job preparation through community colleges, vocational programs, and apprenticeships, which can raise earnings by 20-40%
What is job training?
While 69% of Democrats believe this measure would reduce economic inequality, only 36% of Republicans agree
What is increasing taxes on the wealthiest Americans?
The uneven distribution of household or individual income?
What is Income Inequality?
Tax on the sale of assets such as stocks and real estate
What is capital gains tax?
These 3 states/territories have all passed baby bond proposals.
What are California, Connecticut, and Washington, D.C.?
The middle value of all household wealth dividing the population into two equal groups where 50% have a higher net worth and the other 50% have a lower net worth. Many would argue that it is the most accurate way to measure a typical household's financial position.
What is the Median Net Worth?
These proposed government-funded, interest-generating accounts would be issued to every newborn in the US to access upon turning 18 to use for wealth-generating assets
What is Baby Bonds?
The number of states that have expanded job training through tuition-free community college
What is 11?
A popular policy idea to decrease wealth inequality?
What is implementing a wealth tax?