Dec 20, 2019

The new philosophy of philanthropy

"We're getting a sort of distorted capitalism that does not produce shared prosperity," said Walker. Kris Connor/Getty Images

Congress tries to make saving for retirement easier. Half of Americans didn't get a raise this year. Updating the "Gospel of Wealth" to address modern inequality.

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Half of Americans got no pay raise this year

by Mitchell Hartman

Dec 20, 2019

A Bankrate.com survey of 1,000 people across the country found only 49% of respondents got a raise in 2019.

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How We Give

We should treat inequality as injustice, says Ford Foundation President Darren Walker

by Rose Conlon and David Brancaccio

Dec 20, 2019

"We're getting a distorted capitalism that does not produce shared prosperity," says Walker.

"We're getting a sort of distorted capitalism that does not produce shared prosperity," said Walker.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

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