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2. Factors seen as contributing to economic inequality
Views of automation’s role in inequality vary by social class
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- 2. Factors seen as contributing to economic inequality
- Political influence of rich seen as top contributor to economic inequality
- Most say political influence of the rich is a major cause of inequality
- People on ideological left more likely than those on right to say influence of the wealthy adds to inequality
- People generally say problems with their country’s education system lead to economic inequality
- Adults with more education tend to be more likely to see problems with their education system as tied to inequality
- How much does some people working harder than others lead to economic inequality?
- How much do different opportunities at birth lead to economic inequality?
- How much does automation lead to economic inequality?
- Views of automation’s role in inequality vary by social class
- How much does racial or ethnic discrimination lead to inequality?
- Ideological divides over the impact of racial or ethnic discrimination on inequality