Much of the rise in income inequality in recent years in the United States comes from:

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Studies have found that the gap in income has been widening between highly educated workers and those with lower levels of education. As technology advances, many jobs are requiring higher levels of skill and education, leading to higher wages for those who possess these qualifications. This has resulted in a significant portion of the income inequality in the US. The other options, such as using median income levels or increasing the minimum wage, have not been found to have as significant an impact on income inequality as the widening gap in education and skills.

Much of the Rise in Income Inequality in Recent Years