I think inequality is fine, as long as it is in the common interest. The problem is when it gets so extreme, when it becomes excessive.
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Inequality can have a bad downside, but equality, for its part, sure does get in the way of coordination.
The worst form of inequality is to try to make unequal things equal.
When inequality gets too extreme, then it becomes useless for growth, and it can even become bad because it tends to lead to high perpetuation of inequality over time and low mobility.
Inequality has risen to the point that it seems to me worthwhile for the U.S. to seriously consider taking the risk of making our economy more rewarding for more of the people.
Rising inequality is toxic to growth. High levels of inequality exclude people - both as innovators and customers - diminishing both innovation and demand.
The idea of solving as huge and long-term a problem as inequality - which, for my money, is the biggest single problem we have here at home - just never gets serious concern from both sides.
Inequality is on the rise.
Inequality doesn't create unhappiness.
I believe that if you want to fight inequality you have to do it starting at infancy.
Inequality is a terrible waste of time, a waste of people's resources.
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