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Economic Injustice as an Understanding of the Existence of Two Americas—Wealth and Poverty
Del G Publishing, Fountain Hills, AZ, USA
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Open Journal of Political Science·Volume 04 (2014)·Pages 101–108·Published 30 May 2014·DOI10.4236/ojps.2014.43011
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Abstract
This essay speaks to government policies, the practices of the corporate sector, the inherited wealth of the few, and the consumptive behavior of the masses as the underlying causes of economic injustice. This is perceived as leading the country to an oligarchy.
KeywordsEconomic InjusticeEconomic CrisisCapitalismAcademic GapEducationFinancialPovertyConsumerismWealthAffluentLess Affluent
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