> But these are all problems that can be addressed by public policy. Unemployment benefits can cushion the short-term blow to the newly unemployed. A higher min

> But these are all problems that can be addressed by public policy. Unemployment benefits can cushion the short-term blow to the newly unemployed. A higher minimum-wage or earned-income-tax-credit can help those with lower paying jobs. And a more progressive tax system can prevent any rise in income inequality.