The surprising truth about wealth and inequality in the West | Aeon Essays
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The narrative of a new gilded age attributes wealth inequality largely to low taxes and minimal regulation, overlooking critical factors like expanded asset ownership among the general populace.
While wars and progressive taxation have shaped wealth distribution, the real engine of wealth equalization post-1980 has been the democratization of asset ownership, empowering everyday citizens.
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