An Introduction to Human
Services: Policy and Practice
Inequality
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Inequality
 United for a Fair Economy
http://www.ufenet.org/
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United for a Fair Economy is a national, independent,
nonpartisan organization that puts a spotlight on the
damaging consequences of growing economic inequality.
 Dollars and Sense: The Magazine of Economic Justice
http://www.dollarsandsense.org/
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A magazine with a progressive perspective on economics.
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Inequality
 Common Dreams News Center
http://www.commondreams.org/views02/0701-05.htm
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Huck Gutman, “Economic Inequality in the U.S.” An article
that analyzes the current state of economic inequality in the
U.S.
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Questions for Thought
 Should everyone earn exactly the same amount, regardless
of need?
 Should the following groups of people get more money?
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people with larger families
people with difficult or hazardous jobs
people with highly developed skills
people with large medical expenses
 Should there be a limit on how much people earn and how
much wealth they have?
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