From 2013 to 2016, the top 10% of U.S. households increased their share of total wealth from an amazing 75.3% to a stunning 77.2%.(LM Otero / AP) “The one who dies with the most toys wins ...

When the United States wants to bring another nation to its knees, it often turns to economic sanctions. What’s less ...

Earlier this month, scholars working at the London School of Economics argued, “It’s time to face up to power in the debate about wealth inequality.” The authors note that of the various ways we could ...

A new study shows the simple math of why — absent radical measures — America's racial wealth gap won't be closing anytime soon.

By Phillip Washington, NNPA Newswire In today’s discussion, we delve into the pressing issue of closing the wealth gap in Black America. Wealth in business and investing exists at the ...

We can’t hope to resolve the serious crises we face, from climate disruption to biodiversity loss, unless we change the systems that got us into the mess.

Stable and affordable housing is foundational for participating in the economy, and homeownership is the primary form of wealth accumulation for most American families. Housing demand changed as ...

A Guide to the ‘Legal Fictions’ That Create Wealth, Inequality and Economic Crises The legal scholar Katharina Pistor examines the hidden legal layer propping up our modern economic system.