Economics and Economic Inequality

Click on the maps to see inequality, redlining and family displacement.

The middle class is losing ground.

Source for national and state employment statistics.

"The Economic Policy Institute (EPI) is a nonprofit think tank. EPI conducts ... research and analysis on the economic status of working America."

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The Human Development Report recognizes well-being as derived from 3 things: a "long and healthy life, knowledge, and a decent standard of living."

Income is the gauge many use to determine the well-being of the U.S. population. Survey and census questions cover poverty, income, and wealth.

Open the tracker to explore how minimum wage policy differs across cities and states.

Women in the U.S. who work full-time, year-round are typically paid only 82 cents for every dollar paid to their male counterparts.

"The World Bank Group has two goals,
to end extreme poverty and promote shared prosperity in a sustainable way."