And a lot of people with IQ about the median think their proficiency in one domain (technology) transfers seamlessly to another domain (public policy).
This article doesn't mention the large number of illegal immigrants in the United States. To what extend does this affect income inequality? A large supply of unskilled labor would tend to keep wages lower.
Maybe the US should keep the unskilled labor market tight(er) and then wages should rise.
Maybe, I am misinformed, but aren't Federal pensions defined benefits plans? The contributions aren't invested in low-cost index funds. if this is the case, your comment about transferring doesn't make any sense.