America's inequality trap / Nathan J. Kelly.
| Author/creator | Kelly, Nathan J. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Chicago : The University of Chicago Press, 2019. |
| Description | 206 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Series | Chicago studies in American politics Chicago studies in American politics. ^A786748 |
| Abstract | "In this book Nate Kelly argues that rising concentrations of wealth creates a politics that makes reducing economic inequality more difficult. Kelly convincingly demonstrates that the concentration of economic resources in a small group leads to a concentration of economic and political power that in turn creates a self-perpetuating plutocracy or an "inequality trap." As economic resources become concentrated, those who control them engage in a variety of political activities that seek to perpetuate their advantages. Among other things, the rich support a broad public campaign that convinces voters that policies to reduce inequality are unwise and not in the average voter's interest, notwithstanding the real economic impact. They also manipulate the formal division of our government into separate branches and a federal system to their advantage"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-191) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2019032051 |
| ISBN | 9780226665474 (cloth) |
| ISBN | 9780226665504 (paperback) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |