The Myth of American Inequality: How Government Biases Policy Debate

The Myth of American Inequality is a groundbreaking book that challenges the prevailing consensus on income inequality in America.

Written by a former United States senator, eminent economist, and senior leader at the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this book provides clear and convincing evidence that the American Dream is alive and well.

By taking readers on a deep dive into how government measures economic well-being, the authors reveal that key measures of well-being are greater than official statistics suggest.

Income inequality is lower today than at any time in post-World War II America, and this book provides the facts to prove it.

With a focus on how experiences of Americans of different living standards have evolved over time, this book traces improvements in living standards of the poor to transfer programs, shows how taxation of the rich has flattened the distribution of consumption across households, and documents how measurement errors have distorted general beliefs about economic inequality.

This book is written in straightforward American English, making it accessible to readers of all backgrounds and fields of study.

Don't miss out on this invaluable resource for public policy and economic education - read The Myth of American Inequality today!