“Just as people often confused inequality with poverty, they often confuse the goal of reducing inequality with the goal of fostering economic growth. But the findings on the critical role played by inequality itself – on health, decision making, political and social divisions – argue that economic growth by itself is not sufficient.”

“Just as people often confused inequality with poverty, they often confuse the goal of reducing inequality with the goal of fostering economic growth. But the findings on the critical role played by inequality itself – on health, decision making, political and social divisions – argue that economic growth by itself is not sufficient.”

— Keith Payne