Reducing Inequality Now (Special Online Event)
Watch leading economic experts discuss the gaping disparities by race and class that have driven so many Americans into the streets
The U.S. Middle Class Isn’t Shrinking, But It Is Getting Squeezed as Inequality Rises
In this interview, Janet Gornick discusses how the size of the middle class in the United States and other rich countries has shifted in recent decades, and the implications for inequality.
Analysis: Cross-National Comparisons–Shining a Light on Income Inequality
In this brief, prepared for the Social Science Research Council, Janet Gornick and Nathaniel Johnson explore variation across countries and over time in levels of income inequality and in the size of the middle class.
Thoughts from the Stone Center on the Pandemic and Its Impact
In this commentary, Stone Center faculty — Miles Corak, Janet Gornick, Paul Krugman, Leslie McCall, Branko Milanovic, and Salvatore Morelli — each with unique expertise in the study of inequality, offer insights on the COVID-19 crisis.
How Strong Is the Safety Net in the United States? It Depends on Where You Live
In this research spotlight, a study by Janet Gornick and colleagues focuses attention on a seldom-discussed axis of inequality in the US: variation in social safety net policies across states.
Panel: The Triumph of Injustice
In this video, Emmanuel Saez and Gabriel Zucman discuss their recent book and why the United States needs to increase wealth taxes to combat inequality.
The Future of Global Capitalism: Branko Milanovic in Conversation
Branko Milanovic will discuss his new book, Capitalism, Alone: The Future of the System That Rules the World.
The Triumph of Injustice
Emmanuel Saez and Gabriel Zucman will present a blueprint for tax reform that may allow a more democratic and equal system to prevail, followed by a panel discussion.
ASA Policy and Research Workshop: Introduction to LIS
Janet Gornick will lead a “mini-workshop” on using LIS, the cross-national data center based in Luxembourg.
UNDP Panel: Measuring Inequality in the 21st Century
In this video, Paul Krugman, Janet Gornick, Achim Steiner, and other experts discuss the challenges of addressing global inequality.