Economic Injustice as an Understanding of the Existence of Two Americas—Wealth and Poverty

Fred Bedell

Del G Publishing, Fountain Hills, AZ, USA.

DOI: 10.4236/ojps.2014.43011                

Abstract

This essay speaks to government policies, the practices of the corporate sector, the inherited wealth of the few, and the consumptive behavior of the masses as the underlying causes of economic injustice. This is perceived as leading the country to an oligarchy.

Keywords

Economic Injustice, Economic Crisis, Capitalism, Academic Gap, Education, Financial, Poverty, Consumerism, Wealth, Affluent, Less Affluent

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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