Topic: Income Inequality
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Mapping the Relationship Between Income and Rent
"Rich blocks, poor blocks."
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Where the Middle Class Spends 75 Percent of Its Income on Housing and Transport
A fresh look at the most expensive cities from the Center for Housing Policy and the Center for Neighborhood Technology.
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The Great Recession's Devastating Toll on Disadvantaged Neighborhoods
High-poverty areas lost a staggering 91 percent of their absolute wealth during the crisis.
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Maps
The Growing Urban Class Divide, Vancouver Edition
The segregation between the rich and poor is clearer than ever.
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5 Ways Hurricane Sandy Could Reshape New York's Economy
Using 9/11 as a guide to figure out the super-storm's impact.
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Maps
The High Inequality of U.S. Metro Areas Compared to Countries
Some American cities have rates similar to the world's poorest nations.
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The Vast Disposable Income Disparity Between the Rich and Poor
After paying for essentials, the very poorest Americans are left with just a $1 a day.
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Maps
The Rise of Economic Segregation
Increasing income inequality is changing the patterns of where Americans live, according to a new report.
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Charts
The Stingy Cities That Kick In the Least To Social Security
We're looking at you, Manhattan.
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The Inequality Puzzle in U.S. Cities
Inequality in American cities turns on more than wages and skills: poverty and race are key indicators.
