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Stock Market Record: Wall Street Celebrates, Workers Suffer

The Socialist Program with Brian Becker

CHAPTER

Wealth Accumulation and Misery in Capitalism

This chapter discusses how the rich getting richer leads to immiseration for a large part of society in capitalism, contrasting investment priorities between American corporations and China. It also explores how the booming stock market influences young people to pursue wealth on Wall Street, exacerbating financial disparities.

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