Depending on whom you ask, the gap between rich and poor in the United States is widening. Is income inequality in America a cause for concern, or is it, as some experts assert, necessary for a functioning society? What is the government's responsibility in attaining a more equitable distribution of wealth? This well-balanced anthology tackles big questions like Is the American dream still attainable? and How should income inequality be addressed? with articles from a variety of viewpoints that will help readers understand how we got to this point, what can be done to change things, and potential effects on our future.

Is America's wealth gap a problem? -- Is the American dream attainable? -- How can the wealth gap be addressed? -- Does America's wealth gap harm society?.