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Wealth gap in U.S. widens among races

Dan Gorenstein Dec 16, 2014
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Wealth gap in U.S. widens among races

Dan Gorenstein Dec 16, 2014
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As the economy recovers, the wealth gap along racial lines in the U.S. is widening.

What’s driving the divide? Recent research shows one big reason is the disparity in asset wealth. 

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