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kleinbl00 · 3698 days ago · link · · parent · post: Inequality Has Actually Not Risen Since the Financial Crisis
"Income" for the majority of citizens means "wages." Which are a pain in the ass to shelter.
"Income" for the wealthiest of citizens means "capital appreciation." Which are trivial to shelter.
This study basically says "wages for the 90% have risen faster over the past four years than the pathetically small amount of capital gains declared by the wealthy on their taxes."
Which is not surprising. The ability to show a loss on your taxes provides you with all sorts of accounting flexibility. Hey, it might even get the NYT to write a piece sympathizing with your plight.