Labor-market inequality, while higher now than at any point since World War II, is not out of line with historical trends (e.g., early 20th century US) and is far below levels seen in Latin America; in contrast, the rise in top inequality is historically remarkable.

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Speaker

Daron Acemoglu

Evidence Quote

the levels of inequality that we're seeing in the in the labor market you know are are certainly not comparable to what what's going on in in in labor markets in Latin America

Source

Daron Acemoglu on Inequality and the Financial Crisis 02/21/2011EconTalk
Created: 6/16/2026, 2:36:28 PM

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