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The issue of income inequality is one of great complexity that ties into many different factors and issues. One of these issues is the inequality in education in the United States. The video we watched in class today that highlights the differences in education systems between Japan and the US was very interesting as it […]

From multi-million dollar gigantic skyscrapers that tower over everything else to government projects, the issue of housing and property is an issue that runs deep under the umbrella topic of income inequality. The video presentation we watched today about Housing and Income Inequality raised a lot of interesting facts as well as speculations and points of […]

Inequality has always been a consistent element of society. It is now being studied so heavily because it has become so alarmingly obvious. I think it’s a great thing to see everyone talking about it, regardless of what side they take. It creates tension but it also creates awareness of a scary issue that boils […]

Income inequality pervades all aspects of society. People all over the United States were born different, grew up differently, and wind up doing differently. The problem is not that some are people are richer, it is that over time the effect allows certain people to be born with a head start over others, eliminating the […]

The numerous innovations of technology has served the world and how we live quite well, yet drastic changes to life style due to technology has not made health care or education any cheaper. Only through further implementation can further improvements be made that will tackle social issues, and this means it will take more time. […]

Recent trends in the entrepreneurship field are discussed within the Center for an Urban Culture article. The article mentions how New York City is currently in the middle of a “golden age” of entrepreneurship. Many individuals are deciding to open new businesses and employ themselves despite the incredible hardship one must endure in order to […]

While inequality is omnipresent throughout today’s society, it is refreshing to know that people are trying to battle it through their own ways. Whether it be through storytelling to get the message across in a human interest method or by battling it head on by starting your own business, it is nice to see that […]

In the NYC Future article, Center for Urban Future explained how there is a general picture of more foreign born New York residents take a bigger part of being a self-employed entrepreneur. Although I do see this throughout New York City, I wonder why foreign born residents take part in such risk. Entrepreneurship requires dedication, […]

I think it is funny how people can so easily overlook long term repercussions for short term satisfaction. Gregory Zuckerman’s comments in the American Enterprise Institute completely rubbed me the wrong way. This boom in fracking is not due to this so called American entrepreneurial spirit. It is due to less government regulation and people’s […]

I never considered the fracking boon to be viewed in a positive light. However, I guess someone, somewhere is always benefitting from something that is hurting more and helping one. Even though fracking has been able to create a sort of boon for certain cities, I do not think fracking should continue, based strictly on a utilitarian […]

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