The Myth of American Inequality by Phil Gramm Summary
Overview of The Myth of American Inequality
Challenging everything you've heard about inequality, this Wall Street Journal Best Book reveals how government statistics dramatically overstate wealth gaps. With poverty potentially as low as 3% - not 11.6% - Gramm's Hayek Prize-winning analysis is reshaping economic policy debates nationwide.
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The Hidden Truth Behind America's Economic Story
America's economic narrative is often portrayed through a lens of growing inequality, stagnant wages, and persistent poverty. Politicians and media outlets have long painted a picture of a nation where the rich get richer while everyone else struggles. But what if this widely accepted story is fundamentally flawed? What if our understanding of American inequality is based on statistical illusions rather than economic reality? The true picture of America's economic landscape reveals something remarkable: when properly measured, inequality is far less severe than commonly believed, poverty has been dramatically reduced, and living standards have improved substantially across all income groups. This isn't wishful thinking-it's what emerges when we correct the significant measurement errors that have distorted our economic understanding for decades. The gap between perception and reality stems from outdated statistical methods that fail to capture how Americans actually live and the resources they actually have available to them.
The Statistical Blind Spot Distorting Our Vision
America's Invisible Triumph Over Poverty
The Paradox of Success: Declining Work and Rising Dependency
Rethinking What Drives Inequality
America's Underappreciated Economic Progress
The American Promise: Opportunity Not Just Security
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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