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How Much Do Presidents Influence Income Inequality?

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Some scholars argue that whether the president is a Democrat or a Republican has a significant impact on changes in income inequality. That influence may have declined in recent decades.

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  • Lane Kenworthy, 2010. "How Much Do Presidents Influence Income Inequality?," Challenge, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 53(2), pages 90-112.
    • Handle: RePEc:mes:challe:v:53:y:2010:i:2:p:90-112
    DOI: 10.2753/0577-5132530206
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