This paper was presented at the First Conference of the Americas, held by the Organization of American States in Washington on 6 March 1998. Great social inequality has long been a frustrating feature ...

How do financial crises affect income distribution and the poor? A recent IMF study shows that poverty rises and, in some cases, so does inequality—underscoring the need for adequate and flexible ...

Early morning magenta light illuminates clouds and the Moulton Barn on Mormon Row at the foot of the Grand Tetons near Jackson, Wyoming. Teton County, home to the affluent and famous Jackson Hole, has ...

A behind-the-scenes blog about research methods at Pew Research Center. For our latest findings, visit pewresearch.org. Survey researchers often examine how people’s attitudes and experiences differ ...