Episode 105: The Captured Economy

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Episode 105: The Captured Economy

Released: Nov 8, 2017

Inequality is on the rise in America, but what’s behind it? Professor Steven Teles and Dr. Brink Lindsey lay out how federal and state policies help the rich get richer, slow economic growth, and promote inequality.

For More on This Topic:

Check out Teles and Lindsey’s book, The Captured Economy Read their opinion piece in the New York Times

Further Reading:

How States Can Fight Growing Economic Inequality, Megan E. Hatch, Cleveland State University, Elizabeth Rigby, The George Washington University Episode 82: Hidden Tax Benefits, Suzanne Mettler, Cornell University

Episode 105: The Captured Economy: Inequality is on the rise in America, but what’s behind it? Professor Steven Teles and Dr. Brink Lindsey lay out how federal and state policies help the rich get richer, slow economic growth, and promote inequality.

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