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Chart the growth in U.S. household income since 1917.

See the money between the Top 10% and the Bottom 90% of Americans.

» Between 1948 and 1979 the richest 10% accounted for a third of average income growth.

» Between 1979 and 2007 the richest 10% accounted for a full 91% of average income growth.

When income grows, who gains?