Inequalities grow in U.S.

Year Published:  1992
Resource Type:  Article
Cx Number:  CX4448

Abstract: 
The Reagan-Bush years have seen marked changes in economic status in the United States. During the 1980's, the top one-fifth of the population saw their real incomes grow by 32 per cent while their taxes went down six per cent. The poorest one-fifth, on the other hand, saw their real incomes decline 3 per cent and their taxes rise 16 per cent.