A Century of Wealth in America

Understanding Wealth—who Has It, How They Acquired It, How They Preserve It—is Crucial To Addressing Challenges Facing The United States. Edward Wolff’s Account Of Patterns In The Accumulation And Distribution Of U.s. Wealth Since 1900 Provides A Sober Bedrock Of Facts And Analysis. It Will Become An Indispensable Resource For Future Public Debate.