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Wealth

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Wealth, Power, and Society

This chapter explores the historical evolution of societal attitudes towards wealth, highlighting key events like the Black Death and the Industrial Revolution that influenced social mobility. It examines the implications of wealth concentration on democracy, referencing thinkers like Aristotle and the Founding Fathers while addressing modern concerns regarding the increasing political influence of the wealthy elite.

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