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A protester takes part in a demonstration ahead of the NATO meeting in Chicago (REUTERS/Jim Young).

Opinion

How Much Do Americans Care About Income Inequality?

April 30, 2013, Scott Winship

Scott Winship examines the ongoing news surrounding income inequality, yet explains that there is little evidence that Americans are particularly bothered by inequality, and unsurprisingly, do not want government to reduce it.

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