Every Tuesday, The Times publishes a column called The Fixes, which looks "... at solutions to social problems and why they work". The column is written by a different person each week, someone with a unique perspective on the issue and the solution being put to work. On Saturday, the Author addresses the comments, questions and criticism posted by readers; I love this feature because it provides a wealth of perspectives on complex issues. I will feature the column here each week!
This week's column, To Beat Back Poverty, Pay the Poor, (which can be read 'here') addresses growing economic inequality at home and abroad. The author, Tina Rosenberg, highlights the impressive income growth amongst Brazil's poorest citizens and the social program which has driven the turn around. The program is basically a cash incentive to do what is best for you and your family-- read the column, the results are interesting.
Also, just in case you do not click on the link to the SLATE article, here is where we are heading in terms of economic equality in USA:
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