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Pandemic 'Profiteers': Why Billionaires Are Getting Richer During An Economic Crisis

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Billionaire Wealth Amidst Crisis

This chapter explores the striking wealth accumulation of billionaires like Jeff Bezos during the pandemic, juxtaposed against the economic struggles faced by millions of Americans. It questions the fairness of an economic system that allows such extreme disparities in wealth, particularly highlighting historical patterns and expectations during past crises.

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