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Paul Vigna, "The Almightier: How Money Became God, Greed Became Virtue, and Debt Became Sin" (St. Martin's Press, 2025)

New Books in Economics

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The Evolution of Greed: From Sin to Magnificence

This chapter explores the evolving perceptions of money and greed, focusing on the significant transformation during the Renaissance. It illustrates how figures like the Medici redefined greed as magnificence, linking these historical insights to modern understandings of wealth and virtue.

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