"The Income Gap" and "More Pain Than Gain" introduce the debate over globalization and inequality.

The following articles also address this issue.

Critics of globalization

"Economy's Gains Fail to Reach Most Workers' Paychecks"

"A New Deal for Globalization"

Wealth: Unrelenting disparities is chapter five of a report from thEconomic Policy Institute (EPI), called The State of Working America. The key findings are presented in the introductory section.

Next is an EPI Issue Guide: Offshoring. The frequently asked questions section begins on page 5.

"Is the US Heading for 'Developing Nations' Inequality Levels?"

"Globalization and Inequality"

Supporters of globalization

"Globalization Is Grrrreat!" is from the Cato Institute, a conservative or right-wing think tank.

Note especially, "Myths About Globalization" and "Benefits of Globalization."

"Incomes and Inequality," a pro-globalization column from the New York Times, throws a few arguments into the mix.

"You Are What You Spend," a pro-globalization op-ed from the Times.

Two sets of readings from the pro-globalizationPeterson Institute for International Economics:

"Trade, Jobs, and Globalization"
"Outsourcing in the New Economy"

Two columns from David Brooks, a conservative columnist from the New York Times:

"The Populist Myths on Income Inequality"
"A Reality-based Economy"