{"product_id":"income-and-wealth-alan-reynolds-9780313336881","title":"Income and Wealth","description":"Why some people are rich and others poor can be explained in a number of ways. \u003ci\u003eIncome and Wealth\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on who gets what and why. It explains the dynamics of income generation, how it is measured, and how such dramatic disparities in distribution come about. The book first defines various characteristics of income, with an emphasis on the gap between the rich and the poor, and reviews several theories to explain the disparities. Subsequent chapters discuss such timely topics as the vanishing middle class and the sky-high salaries of CEOs, Hollywood stars, and athletes. The final chapters consider the implications of policies, such as the minimum wage, taxes, immigration, and trade quotas, and expand the discussion to consider international comparisons. Featuring graphs and charts, a glossary of key terms, and a listing of references and resources, \u003ci\u003eIncome and Wealth\u003c\/i\u003e explains the intricate, and often controversial, effects of economic policies on individuals, families, and communities. Moreover, it shows how the numbers can be manipulated by policymakers, pundits, journalists, and academics to promote various agendas--and shows readers how to recognize hyberbole and make better-informed decisions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alan Reynolds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0313336881\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780313336881\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.13lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.40h x 6.42w x 0.93d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2007 pg. 105","brand":"Alan Reynolds","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46866987254015,"sku":"9780313336881","price":67.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_dbcf5434-3330-41d0-85bc-faf346c011bb.jpg?v=1747453621","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/income-and-wealth-alan-reynolds-9780313336881","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}