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December 1990

Earnings inequality accelerates in the 1980’s

Paul Ryscavage, Peter Henle

An analysis of annual earnings distributions finds that earnings inequality increased within several categories of workers. Of particular note was the increase for men employed in managerial and sales occupations. This article summaries trends in earnings inequality during the 1980's.

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