Originally published in 1984, this study explores multiple theoretical perspectives as well as critically analysing the most recent evidence at the time to try and find a full explanation for inequality in the United States. This title will be of interest to students of Economics.

Preface; 1. Introduction 2. Inequality in Money Income 3. Economic Inequality 4. Poverty and Inequality 5. Of Laborers and Capitalists-The issue of Factor Shares 6. Of chance and Ability 7. Of Race and Sex 8. The "Neoclassical" Perspective 9. Structural Interpretations: The Importance of Constraints 10. An Eclectic Summary 11. The Acquisition of Property 12.Growth and/or Equality 13. Government and Inequality 14. Conclusion; Bibliography; Index of Names; Index of Subjects; About the Author