Our labor, their fortunes: Billionaires capture Oregon's wealth

Policy for the People

Wealth inequality is at mind-boggling levels. A new report by the Oregon Center for Public Policy (OCPP) shows how much of Oregon’s wealth is in the hands of a few billionaires. OCPP Policy Analyst Tyler Mac Innis explains just how extreme wealth inequality is in Oregon and the factors driving inequality.

But how does Oregon compare to the rest of the country? Carl Davis, Research Director at the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, explains how Oregon stacks up in terms of wealth inequality and how federal tax policy is a key tool for reducing inequality.
Read OCPP's report Wealth Inequality in Oregon Is Extreme.
Read ITEP's report The Geographic Distribution of Extreme Wealth in the U.S.