The distribution of wealth and income in the United States is more uneven today than at any time since before the depression in 1929.

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The distribution of wealth and income in the United States has become increasingly uneven, reaching levels of inequality not seen since the era just before the Great Depression in 1929. This is evidenced by various metrics, including the Gini coefficient and the share of income and wealth held by the top 1% of the population.

The Distribution of Wealth and Income in the United States