According a publication by the Ford Foundation, the U.S. wealth gap is staggering: the least wealthy 50% own less than 4% of the nation’s assets. Research shows this disparity erodes trust among people and institutions across the nation.
Groups like the Iowa Center for Employee Ownership are championing Employee Ownership in the heartland. It’s a proven, market-based solution where workers receive an equity stake in their companies, promoting a “culture of ownership”. The ripple effects are key: employee ownership raises wages, boosts job satisfaction, strengthens local economies, and rebuilds public trust.
More in this op-ed co-authored by Ford’s Margot Brandenburg: https://www.realclearpolitics.
