intro:hook, define the audience, thesis statement: talk about problem (income inequality and inflation), governments capabilities in impacting the economy, topic about to be discussed (NOT NECESSARILY IN THIS ORDER):income inequality and inflation, two topics often discussed in economy. they are both serious and important issues on their own, and people are always pushing for their government to do something about it. this is because as the government that have the biggest say in situations like these and can carry out policies that will greatly impact the economy. in this essay we will discuss options the government has on their table to assist with theses problems, why they should do it, and what the overall benefits are.