(According to the Washington Economic Policy Institute, the income of the poorest 20% increased by 6.4% between 1979 and 2000 in the US, whereas the income of the richest 20% increased by 70% over the same period, while the income of the top 1% shot up by 184%!
(Selon le Economic Policy Institute de Washington, le revenu des 20% les plus pauvres a cru de 6,4% entre 1979 et 2000 aux Etats-Unis, alors que le revenu des 20% les plus riches a augmenté de 70%, les revenus des « top 1% » explosant même de 184% !