Americans and income inequality

High executive pay and bailouts may have exacerbated class differences lately. But political scientist Larry Jacobs says people still aspire to move up the income ladder and so have a nuanced view of class. And some say they would pay higher taxes to give others a chance to move up.

Guests

• Larry Jacobs: Professor of political science and director of the Humphrey Institute's Center for the Study of Politics and Governance. He is the co-author with Benjamin Page of the new book, "Class War?: What Americans Really Think about Economic Inequality."

Resources

• About "Class War"