Tag: income inequality
One Cheer for Income Inequality
The year is 1986. For one recent college graduate, it’s the best of times. For another recent college graduate, it’s the worst of times. Let’s now look at some key stats for these recent college graduates—one who happens to be me, and the other who happens to be my cousin. When I look at these…
Are You Ashamed of Your Wealth?
The other day I came across a very interesting opinion piece in the New York Times about rich New Yorkers. Apparently a number of rich New Yorkers are ashamed of their wealth. They even go to such drastic lengths as removing the price tags from the purchases that enter their homes, less the help happen upon…
Second Wednesday of the Month Politics: Mr. Groovy Takes On Income Inequality
For this month’s dive into the fetid waters of politics, I’ve decided to tackle income inequality. When it comes to the topic of income inequality, I’m weird. On the one hand, income inequality doesn’t bother me. This is so because I firmly believe that America is still a meritocracy. Drive and discipline beget wealth, and…