An article in the New York Times about former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's campaign for president

Question:

An article in the New York Times about former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's campaign for president noted that she proposed to "increase taxes on the wealthiest Americans to combat a widening gap between rich and poor."
a. Currently, does the effect of federal taxes make the of income more or less equal? Briefly explain.
b. What are the benefits and drawbacks of using the federal income tax code to reduce income inequality?
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