'Parasite' rich vs. poor theme evokes growing US wealth gap: 'It's never been this bad'

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In "Parasite" (pictured), the South Korean thriller that took home four Oscars Sunday night, including the award for best picture, the tension between rich and poor is on full display, juxtaposing the luxury and abundance of the haves with the hardship and squalor of the have-nots.

It's a theme that translates well to the U.S. — and which may well decide the trajectory of the 2020 presidential election.

America's wealth divide — a measure of the country's wealth held by the most affluent compared with the rest of the population — has grown substantially over the past few decades.

While the top echelon has recovered since the 2008 financial crisis, the middle class hasn't enjoyed that same fortune, according to researchers at the Brookings Institution.

Income inequality in the U.S. is higher than in other advanced economies, according to the Pew Research Center.

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1. K&R

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2. Kicking for hope.

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3. The cost of producing and protecting wealth is carried by the non-wealthy.