Category: Wealth

  • Rich vs. Poor in America

    Table of Contents Factors for Income Distribution Inequality Suggestions to Reduce the Income Gap Conclusion References Despite the attempts to reduce social discrepancies, economic inequality is still a burden on American society. This problem is related to disparities in wealth and income distribution and results in an unbridgeable gap between rich and poor. Although income…

  • Embarrassment of Riches by Sheelah Kolhatkar

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Work Cited Introduction In the article Embarrassment of Riches, Sheelah Kolhatkar addresses the tendency of ultra-wealthy Americans to consider rising income inequality and advocate the necessity to make higher taxes for them (32). In general, it is a highly informative article, and the author has managed to prove…

  • Are Rich Countries Morally Obligated to Assist Poor Countries?

    The problem of unequal distribution of benefits is relevant not only for one single country but also for comparing the levels of economic development of different states. While some powers are becoming more affluent and more influential in the world arena, the governments of countries with weaker economies are forced to build their policies based…

  • Offshore Havens and Hidden Riches of World Leaders

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Summary Work Cited Introduction A current events summary is a concise assessment of an event that has occurred recently or will arise in the near future. The article is possible to be analyzed utilizing the methodology of descriptive (positive) dissection. The work is considered to be completed using at…

  • Wealth and Power: The Class Structure in the U.S.

    Your class will soon be graduating from college. Some of your friends keep saying how their parents will buy them cars and pay for their holidays abroad. Is the most you can hope for a family photograph? Whatever one gets on graduation day is a clear reflection of their social class. According to Nasseri, social…

  • Wealth and Social Gaps in the United States

    Clips Analysis Wealth distribution in a population is a subject of concern in every society and nation. In the United States, ideal wealth distribution in peoples minds reflects that ownership of resources is to the advantage of specific individuals. It is believed that the top 20 percent of the wealthy class own American properties. About…

  • Disadvantages of Wealth

    Achieving wealth and prestige is often the life goal of many young people. Money brings such advantages as better food and medicine, any things a person needs and wants, as well as the fulfillment of almost any desires without effort. However, stories of spoiled children of millionaires or pop stars who have harmed themselves or…

  • Racial Wealth Disparity: Causes and Consequences

    For many years, racial wealth inequality has been well-acknowledged in research and policy circles. The disparity in assets and loans between white and black households in the United States has been an ongoing and chronic issue. Although racial and economic disparity is a fundamental aspect of the United States, many Americans tend to be unaware…

  • The Widening Gap Between the Rich and the Poor in the Global Community

    This article mainly draws attention to the widening gap between the rich and the poor in the global community. The paper argues that despite America declaring itself as one of the highly developed nations, it is still facing a high economic disparity level. According to the article, wealth distribution among the few elites cannot be…

  • The Rich vs. the Poor in United States of America

    The growing wealth inequality in the US is now a major social issue. As such, academics, including sociologists and economists, have explored wealth inequality from various perspectives and found multiple responsible variables. For instance, the video, the Extent of U.S. Wealth Inequality, presents a dramatic extent of that imbalance by using graphic details to enhance…