Edward Conard

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U.S. Is Not An Outlier on Economic Mobility

Scott Winship’s indispensable review of economic mobility studies finds the “U.S. (is) not an outlier” even if absolute mobility is less because ... [Read More]

Two charts show income inequality hasn’t risen as much as we’ve been led to believe

Two charts show income inequality hasn’t risen as much as we’ve been led to believe.   ... [Read More]

Upside of Inequality

The San Antonio Express-News’ Michael Taylor Compliments The Upside of Inequality

The San Antonio Express-News' Michael Taylor Compliments The Upside of Inequality “Conard’s book challenges some deeply held beliefs. I want people … ... [Read More]

CBO Finds Median Household Income Has Grown 51% Between 1979 and 2014

The Economist reports, “the average American is much better off now than four decades ago,” and provides useful comparison of the U.S. Census’ and the ... [Read More]

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A Fascinating Proposal From AEI to Fund Family Leave

AEI’s Andrew Biggs offers a fascinating proposal to fund family leave that avoids reducing women’s wages. He writes:  "The U.S. is the only ... [Read More]

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New Study Refutes Piketty-Saez Conclusions on Income Inequality

New research from economists at the Treasury and Joint Committee on Taxation, (refereed by Emmanuel Saez and Richard Burkhauser) which accounts for ... [Read More]

The American Interest reviews "The Upside of Inequality"

The American Interest Reviews The Upside of Inequality

“In stark contrast to The Crisis of the Middle-Class Constitution, Edward Conard’s The Upside of Inequality...challenges the prevailing assumptions ... [Read More]

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