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I think the New York Times article has a lot of speculations, but not enough evidence. Many changes and innovations are predicted, like a simpler computer-human interface. However, only the benefits, and not the limitations, are explored. The article suggest that these innovations can cause the return of less-skilled labor like repair and such with […]

The NYT article titled “How Technology Could Help Fight Income Inequality” discusses the possibility of the market itself, without political involvement, reversing itself to become more equal, by using technology as its catalyst. I immediately took to this argument because allowing the free market to make decisions, in my opinion, is the best course of […]

When technology is discussed in relation to economics and income, it is usually frowned upon due to the many ways it increases the income inequality gap within the United States. Critics focus on the argument that only small groups of people benefit financially from innovations and technological advancements, whereas supporters argue that the wealth and […]

The issue of increasing the minimum wage has been at the forefront of economic issues both nationally and on the state level. From the political hoopla and noise that this dilemma always creates, it seems as if the debate is worthwhile and an increase would help numerous Americans across the United States. I personally have […]

There has always been an ongoing battle to raise the minimum wage and the living wage. As stated in the New York Times Article, raising the minimum wage “tends to be more popular with the general public.” Majority of people feel that raising the minimum or living wage will help the working poor and decrease […]

Despite strong advocates and equally as strong opposition, it seems both the federal and state government alike have decided income inequality in this nation needs to be addressed in the form of an increase in the minimum wage. Mayor de Blasio recently passed a bill targeting some 18,000 New York City workers who work on […]

Like my title suggests, it seems that ever since the Recession, everything seems to be going up in NYC – home prices, number of state landmarks, volume of sales, rent prices, housing quality, and a bunch of other indicators on the condition of the city. This can be viewed in a positive or negative way, […]

Just today I overheard my coworkers talking about how Williamsburg was “getting better.” Studies will say that the area’s median income has dramatically increased and large residential buildings were constructed. But at what cost? It has resulted in prices skyrocketing and pushing people out. The portion of low-income apartments does not equal the families who […]

After reading the articles on low income housing and zoning, I couldn’t help but to step back and think about our society as a whole. From a technological standpoint, there is no arguing that our society has progressed and advanced dramatically over the course of time. In fact, it seems the rate of technological advancement […]

Integrating apartments and small homes to create a higher density in areas where the wealthy reside is only a temporary solution to zoning. When the wealthy see towers being built across the street or next to them and with the wealth that they possess, the wealthy may just move and constantly move to other neighborhoods. […]

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