Marketplace: Who's Responsible For Income Inequality?

Marketplace | Apr 2, 2015
Airing on Thursday, April 2, 2015: Speaking at an economic conference in Washington, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen again hit on the idea that income inequality is a problem. In fact, she called it a "disturbing trend." The central bank’s mandate is clear: promoting full employment and keeping inflation in check. What can (and should) Yellen be doing about income inequality. We explore.

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