U.S. Income Distribution Patterns

Be sure to study each of the graphs on this page. Scroll down!!
Being able to read and understand graphs is an important part of this course.

The USA distribution of after-tax family income by quintile groups has dramatically changed since the late 1970s. The average pay of CEOs (i.e., corporate presidents) increased by 443% while the average worker pay increased only by 28% -- if adjusted for inflation, by only 23%.

Find yourself on the above graph. Now you know why you are going to college and that sexism still exists!

 Compare the indicators of wealth (first three columns) with the negative consequences of U.S. capitalism.