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"If critics of income inequality are wondering why the growing gap between rich and poor hasn't been a more potent political issue in the upcoming U.S. elections, a study offers some answers: It may be because many Americans grossly underestimate just how unequal the country is. That's one of the key findings of a survey showing the actual gap between CEO and average worker pay in America is more than 10 times higher than the typical American perceives." This article covers a survey about 40 countries on their perceptions between rich and poor. Each country said that they underestimated the pay gaps. This article offers answers about how unequal people think the country is as well.

"Deepening income inequality - While wealth is rapidly increasing in developing nations, and advanced economies struggle with stagnation, there is great concern about rising economic inequality in all parts of the world, particularly in Asia, according to the Global Agenda survey. The Outlook 2015 report suggests renewed focus on improved education, tax policy and job creation as ways to alleviate the problem. Pew Research Center's own findings show that majorities in all of the 44 nations surveyed say inequality is a big problem facing their countries" This article is about how income inequality can be a big threat in the new year. The economy is struggling and this is a big concern in all parts of the world.