How does the US compare to other industrialized countries in this regard?

In his Wealth and Poverty class at U.C.- Berkeley, former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich discusses the grave economic and social consequences that may result if the gap between rich and poor continues to widen.
After viewing the movie, what are your thoughts?
Do you see this as an issue in the same way?
Why or why not?
How does the US compare to other industrialized countries in this regard?
What recommendations can you make to allow for a more equitable system?
Give resources and explain what you learned in the post.