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Inequality in America. Open Classroom “The Role of Government in the 21 st Century Barry Bluestone Dean, School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs Northeastern University October 5, 2011. The Post-War Glory Days. The “Great U-Turn”. The “Great U-Turn” Continues.
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Inequality in America Open Classroom “The Role of Government in the 21st Century Barry Bluestone Dean, School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs Northeastern University October 5, 2011
“Murder on the Inequality Express” • Suspect 1: Technology • Suspect 2: Deindustrialization • Suspect 3: Deregulation • Suspect 4: Declining Unionization • Suspect 5: Downsizing • Suspect 6: Winner-Take-All Labor Markets • Suspect 7: Free Trade • Suspect 8: Capital Mobility • Suspect 9: Immigration • Suspect 10: Trade Deficits
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