Kim Weeden, professor of sociology and director of Cornell University’s Center for the Study of Inequality, says a new White House executive order addresses that some regulation is necessary to protect consumers, but occupational licensing creates inequality in the workforce.

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Income inequality in the United States grew last year to its highest level in more than 50 years, according to figures released on Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau. Heartland states are among the leaders of the increase, even though several wealthy coastal states still had the most inequality overall.

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Experts at Cornell University are available to discuss the coronavirus in terms of its many impacts on economic productivity, inequalities as well as specific disruptions to various industries. 

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