From Carolina Journal Radio Program No. 683: Politicians and pundits on the ideological left have focused much of their attention in recent years on income inequality. That focus is misplaced, according to Tyler Cowen, professor of economics at George Mason University and director of that school’s Mercatus Center. Cowen reframes the inequality debate and focuses on more important challenges involving opportunity.
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