1. 09:27 23rd Jan 2012

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    Tags: inequalitypovertyeconomics

    In the end, however, one has to ask a more basic question. Why do we care about inequality at all?

    We should all seek a prosperous, growing economy, with less poverty, and where everyone can rise as far as their talent and drive will take them. Equality? Who needs it?

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    The Income-Inequality Myth - Michael Tanner - National Review Online

    …so many things to say in response to this that it’s not even funny. I’m consistently surprised by the nerve of ostensibly well-educated people to totally ignore the relevant issues and hand-wave their way around answering tough questions or formulating real solutions.

     
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