1. Which statistic on wealth inequality in the US (discussed on p. 29) made the biggest impression on you? Explain why? The statistic that stood out to me the most was that the top 1% owns about 40–50% of the nation’s total wealth, which is more than the bottom 90%. This surprised me because such a small group has so much of the country’s wealth.

2.What could be some of the implications of living in a society that has such huge wealth inequalities? Do you see this dynamic getting played out in everyday life in our society? How so? Example? I do see these dynamics being played out in our society, especially with college students. Some students can afford tuition, books, and other expenses, while others have to work while going to college to help pay for everything. This can make college harder for students who don’t have as much money.