James K. Galbraith and Travis Hale argue that the IT bust and the subsequent fall in the NASDAQ led toward a convergence of income across American counties; yet amidst this movement toward greater equality, several counties have gone from rich to richer mainly due to increased government...

This study examines the links among income inequality, voter turnout, and electoral choice at the state level in recent presidential elections. Copyright (c) 2008 by the Southwestern Social Science Association.

The "American Model" serves as a point of reference in discussions of economic policy around the world, especially in Europe. Many claim that the American version of the free market represents an ideal type - it is the highest form of capitalism. Senior Scholar James K. Galbraith argues,...