[paulddraper]

> I wouldn't personally classify [at-will] as promoting income disparity though.

Of course it is.

Low-performers are fired from high-paid positions that high-performers keep. This translates performance disparities to income disparities.

> What factors of the US being permissive towards large income disparities do other nations lack that prevent them from paying equivalent salaries.

1. At-will employment

2. Employer-provided benefits

3. Smaller safety net

4. Lower taxes

5. Fewer business regulations