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Think you know all about wealth inequality? These are 6+ minutes worth watching

By Mark Lacter | March 6, 2013 11:18 AM

Not income inequality, wealth inequality - that is, the imbalance of people with or without enough money to spend on items that go beyond a daily or monthly nut. This video picks up on Dan Ariely and Michael Norton's 2011 study of wealth distribution in the U.S. You might be surprised how people's perceptions compare with realities. (via Wonkblog)



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