The image in most people’s minds about wealth distribution is out of sync with reality. Moreover, despite so much information that deals with the causes & effects of wealth inequality, most folks do not seem to understand why there is so much of a gap. Latest figures estimate that 20% of all Americans have 84% of all wealth.

“Americans exhibit a general disconnect between their attitudes towards economic inequality and their self-interest and public policy preferences, suggesting that even given increased awareness of the gap between ideal and actual wealth distributions, Americans may remain unlikely to advocate for policies that would narrow this gap,” the authors argue.

via Study: Most Americans want wealth distribution similar to Sweden | The Raw Story.