The price of inequality /

Stiglitz, Joseph E., 1943-

The price of inequality / Price of inequality : how today's divided society endangers our future -- with a new preface. Joseph E. Stiglitz. - lxiv, 523 pages ; 21 cm

"First published as a Norton paperback."--Verso of title page. Originally published in hardcover edition, c2012.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 365-502) and index.

Examines how the wealthy classes have contributed to growing inequality in society and explains how the quest to increase wealth has hindered the country's economic growth as well as its efforts to solve its most pressing economic problems

9780393345063 (pbk.) 0393345068 (pbk.)

2013426812


Income distribution--Social aspects--United States.
Distribución del ingreso --Aspectos sociales --Estados Unidos
Equality--United States.
Igualdad--Estados Unidos


United States--Economic conditions--21st century.
Estados Unidos--Condiciones económicas--Siglo XXI
United States--Social conditions--21st century.
Estados Unidos--Condiciones sociales--Siglo XXI

HC 110 / S855p 2013

305.50973