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Nobel winning economist Joseph Stiglitz on Trump, tariffs and democracy

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Billionaires and Democracy: Echoes of the Gilded Age

This chapter examines the growing influence of wealthy individuals like Elon Musk on contemporary democracy, drawing parallels to the Gilded Age. It highlights concerns over the lack of commitment to public interest among today's billionaires and their substantial control over media and public discourse.

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