, this book makes a strong , statistics-based argument that ugly social problems -- from obesity to incarceration rates -- are associated with unequal societies . John Sutter is covering income inequality for the Change the List project . Help him compile a list of 99 `` must-reads '' on income inequality . Submit your top picks on Facebook , Google+ or in the comments below . TL;DR The average American family earns about $24,000 per year, but only one out of every four dollars goes to pay taxes.
John Sutter is covering income inequality for the Change the List project . Help him compile a list of 99 `` must-reads '' on income inequality . Submit your top picks on Facebook , Google+ or in the comments below . TL;DR The average American family earns about $24,000 per year, but only one out of every four dollars goes to pay taxes.