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Income Inequality in the USA and Worldwide definitions

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  • Income Inequality

    Unequal distribution of earnings among households, leading to significant gaps between the highest and lowest income groups.
  • Household Income

    Total earnings received by all members of a household, used to assess economic well-being and disparities.
  • Income Distribution

    Pattern showing how total earnings are spread among individuals or groups within an economy.
  • Aggregate Demand

    Total spending on goods and services in an economy, influenced by income levels and distribution.
  • Labor Productivity

    Output produced per worker, affecting wage levels and contributing to differences in earnings.
  • Fiscal Policy

    Government actions on taxation and spending, used to influence income gaps and promote equity.
  • Economic Stability

    Condition where an economy experiences steady growth, low inflation, and minimal fluctuations, impacted by income gaps.
  • Consumption Patterns

    Trends in how households spend their earnings, shaped by differences in income levels.
  • Aggregate Supply

    Total output of goods and services that producers are willing to sell, affected by workforce earnings.
  • Income Disparity

    Degree of difference between the highest and lowest earners, often measured by ratios or percentages.
  • Economic Imbalances

    Situations where resources or wealth are unevenly allocated, leading to social and financial challenges.
  • Equitable Growth

    Economic expansion that ensures benefits are shared fairly across all income groups.
  • US Census Bureau

    Government agency providing data on household earnings, crucial for analyzing income gaps.
  • Top 20 Percent

    Segment of a population earning the highest share of total income, often compared to lower groups.
  • Bottom 20 Percent

    Segment of a population earning the lowest share of total income, highlighting inequality when contrasted with top earners.