Poverty, Redistribution, and the Future of Work

A changing economy is providing fewer paths to a middleclass existence. Worldwide, absolute poverty has declined, , yet most people around the globe still subsist on living standards most Americans would consider to be near-poverty levels. What can be done? Is it true that the poor we shall have with us always? Are governmental actions, economic evolution, or technological changes the cause – or the cure? We will be particularly interested in the future: Will jobs still exist, what will they look like, and what will that mean for the structure and distribution of wealth and income?