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PICT Voices #31: Wolfgang Streeck, The Economy of Buying Time

Paris Institute for Critical Thinking

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Exploring Economic Inequality and Status Inheritance

This chapter examines Ivan Illich's concepts regarding status inheritance and its role in perpetuating economic inequalities. It highlights the Matthew principle and the challenges individuals face in achieving social mobility based purely on merit.

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