Tag: Thomas Edsall

The Hidden Prosperity of the Poor

Jan 31, 2013

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by

mwkruse

in Economics, Politics, Poverty, Public Policy, Weatlh and Income Distribution

New York Times: The Hidden Prosperity of the Poor – Thomas Edsall A concept promulgated by the right — the notion of the hidden prosperity of the poor — underpins the conservative take on the ongoing debate over rising inequality. The political right uses this concept to undermine the argument made by liberals that the…