1. Trends in income and wealth inequality

The gaps in wealth between upper-income and middle- and lower-income families are rising, and the share held by middle-income families is falling

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The gaps in wealth between upper-income and middle- and lower-income families are rising, and the share held by middle-income families is falling
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