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Journal of Finance Vol. 17 No. 4 1962

The Share of Top Wealth-Holders in National Wealth, 1922-1956.

Harold Bierman; Robert J. Lampman

Abstract

Based largely upon data derived from federal estate tax returns, this report investigates the distribution of wealth in the United States in the years 1922-56, and finds important changes in the degree of economic inequality. More than 100 tables and 37 charts illustrate the author's findings.

DOI
10.2307/2977811
Volume
17
Issue
4
Pages
701
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