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Inequality on the docket at World Economic Forum in Davos

Jan 21, 2014
The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum kicks off this week, in Davos, Switzerland. This year, one of the items on the agenda is inequality.

Beyond GDP: Future growth depends on addressing racial inequity

Nov 7, 2013
An advocacy group says the U.S. economy won't thrive unless everyone is included.

Film 'Inequality for All' takes on the income gap

Sep 26, 2013
Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich stars in a new documentary about income inequality

A history of Take our Daughters to Work — and why it now includes sons

Apr 25, 2013
Now that women make up half the American workforce, is Take Our Daughters To Work Day still relevant?
President Barack Obama, daughters Malia (R) and Sasha sing 'Happy Birthday' to First Lady Michelle Obama as they arrive to take part in a community service project at Stuart Hobson Middle School in celebration of the Martin Luther King, Jr. day of service in Washington, DC, on January 17, 2011.
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Are CEOs worth 380 times what the average worker makes?

Mar 8, 2013
A new viral video called "Wealth Inequality in America" has put a spotlight on CEO pay.

New rule could disclose CEO-to-employee pay ratio

Dec 14, 2011
The SEC says they should have a rule out mandating the disclosure of the ratio of CEO to average worker pay by the end of this year. It could shed more light on the widening income gap in the U.S.

Income inequality rises around the world, not just U.S.

Dec 3, 2011
Globalization, technology, and lower taxes on the wealthy have increased income disparity in most developed countries, says a report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

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MIDDAY UPDATE: Goldman Sachs to increase transparency, The Onion on TV

Jan 11, 2011
Goldman Sachs is expected to disclose 39 accounting changes geared to make the transactions it handles more transparent. The investment bank said...