as fast or faster than

[rainous]

The inequality in these countries has grown as fast or faster than inequality in the United States.

Hi,

Does the underlined phrase read well for native speakers?

Thanks

 

[5jj]

'...as fast as, or faster than, ...

 

[rainous]

Is journalism destroying the English language?

Because I found that sentence in the New York Times editorial.


The grammatical error is noticeable even to me.

 

[5jj]

Journalists have never been noted for their use of fine English. The mistake is not uncommon, even among those who should know better.

 

[birdeen's call]

It may also be a typo.

 

[rainous]

Maybe you are right.