Andrew Coyne’s column arguing that income inequality has stopped getting worse drew a sharply-worded rebuke from Miles Corak and this response from Armine Yalnizyan. To a very great extent, these and other participants in the debate about what is happening to income inequality and what can and should be done about it are often arguing about different things.
Tag Archives: gini coefficient
Inequality in America: escalating fast
The income gap in the U.S. may now be more severe than it is in China
Ba-a-a-attle for the Alberta voter
The early days of the Alberta election showcase the Wildrose tacticians at their best
The Commons: Life under occupation
Quit your whining and show some gratitude, Canada!
Statistical sour grapes
So the rich are getting richer. What does it mean for the rest of us? Not much.