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This paper was presented at the First Conference of the Americas, held by the Organization of American States in Washington on 6 March 1998. Great social inequality has long been a frustrating feature ...

How do financial crises affect income distribution and the poor? A recent IMF study shows that poverty rises and, in some cases, so does inequality—underscoring the need for adequate and flexible ...

A behind-the-scenes blog about research methods at Pew Research Center. For our latest findings, visit pewresearch.org. Survey researchers often examine how people’s attitudes and experiences differ ...