Rycroft R. The Economics of Inequality 3ed 2024 torrent

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If there was any question before, there is no longer a question today: inequality, discrimination, poverty, and mobility are prominent national issues. The notion of "The American Dream" has been sold to generations of young Americans as the idea that working hard and following your dreams will allow you to break through any barriers in your path and inevitably lead to success. However, recent findings on inequality, discrimination, poverty, and mobility show that "The American Reality" is very different. The third edition of this introductory-level text has been completely revised to bring students up to date with current economic thinking on these issues. With an emphasis on data, theory, and policy, this book tackles each issue by exploring three key questions in each chapter: What does the data tell us about what has been happening to the American economy? What are the economic theories needed to understand what has been happening? What are the policy ideas and controversies associated with these economic problems? Key controversies are highlighted in each chapter to drive classroom discussion, and end-of-chapter questions develop student understanding.
Inequality
Inequality and the American Dream
Measuring Inequality
The Factor Markets
Demand and Supply in the Labor Market
Behind the Demand and Supply Curves
Unemployment and Inequality
Immigration and Inequality
Labor Unions and Inequality
The Markets for Capital, Land, and Entrepreneurship
The Economics and Philosophy of Equality and Inequality
The Minimum Wage
The Economics of Exceptionally High Earners
Education and Training
The Economics of Higher Education
The Economics of Intragenerational Mobility
Early Childhood Education
Elementary and Secondary Education
Taxes and Transfers
Income Taxes and Inequality
Wealth Taxes and Inequality
The Safety Net
Discrimination and Disparity
The Economics of Discrimination
The Laws Against Discrimination
Social Problems
Family Policy and Inequality
Health and Health Inequality
Housing and Neighborhoods
Poverty
Intergenerational Mobility
Concluding Thoughts