Why a Meaningful Boost for Those at the Bottom Requires Help From the Top

Main points:

NY Governor Andrew Cuomo proposed reducing inequality by lifting up the bottom instead of pulling down the top.

Even if minimum wage was $15 per hour, income inequality still would have increased over the past five years.

The 1990’s had excellent income growth overall, but much more for the top 10% of earners than the bottom 90%.

Discussion Questions:

1. Should we be worried about income inequality as a society?
2. How do you recommend we decrease income inequality in the US?
3. What should we do here in San Mateo about income and wealth inequality?