Your typed responses should be taken exclusively from the assigned reading, any relevant class notes that can assist in your response, and your interpretation of the assigned material.
No outside research or sources are required. Your written responses should be approximately one-two paragraphs per question (i.e. 3-6 paragraphs total), but of course can be as long as you feel necessary to answer the questions adequately.
1) McChesney (2012):Using data from the article, describe the scope and extent of income and wealth inequality in America as it has grown over the past few decades). Explain at least 2 or 3 of the major causes of this growth in inequality (be specific!). How has “dollarocracy” lead to the process of “depoliticization” in recent years and what are the consequences of this change for American citizens?
