Unequal Gains

Unequal Gains offers a compelling reexamination of America's economic history, highlighting its unequal progress from colonial times to today. Focusing on income rather than wealth, the book reveals that the U.S. achieved early income leadership but experienced fluctuations and waves of rising inequality impacting all social groups. It contextualizes these trends within a global perspective, providing insightful analysis of the forces shaping American economic evolution.