Figure B
Globalization gave the vast majority of wage gains to the top 20%: Change in real wages by income group, 1998–2019
| Income group | Percent | Real dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom 20% | 16.4% | $1.39 |
| Middle 60% | 13.5% | $2.46 |
| Top 20% | 33.4% | $15.13 |
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey microdata
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