June 14, 2007

A Bigger Pie or Equal Pieces?

So, there's a problem with economic inequality in this country. And it's time for a "would you rather?" question. Should our goal be to increase the TOTAL amount of money earned in this country, and then work to encourage and create better opportunities for everyone to get the biggest piece of the pie that they can? Or, should we slightly lower the total amount of money earned in this country, and through redistribution, try to balance the economic status of the populace as much as possible? In short... Should our goal be to create the greatest MEAN prosperity in this country or the greatest MEDIAN prosperity?
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