Who one's parents are, what country they live in, and how rich they are, make a large difference to a person's opportunities in terms of life expectancy, education, access to services, and economic ...

Despite this growing consensus, wealth and income inequality in America is still getting worse by many measures. To see what's really happening, we encourage everyone to view our new series of charts.

A surge in U.S. wealth has been driven by stock and home values. But the gains are concentrated at the top, leaving others in a sour economic mood. Credit...By Igor Bastidas Supported by By Talmon ...

Oxfam's 2025 report on inequality is out. We found that last year, the world's billionaires increased their wealth by $2 trillion. Check out our research and our solutions for a more fair economy.

Most participants were far from understanding the extent of income inequality ... % of the country's wealth: These stats surprised the majority of the participants. Here's a chart that shows ...