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gilded age revival
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When Does Gilded Age Return? The Resurgence of Wealth, Power, and Cultural Shifts
The parallels are undeniable. In the late 19th century, the top 1% controlled nearly half of the nation’s wealth. Today, the top 1% own more than the bottom...
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When Is the Gilded Age Coming Back? Signs of a New Economic Renaissance
The first clue? Wealth concentration. In 1890, the top 1% owned 35% of national wealth; today, it’s 32%. The numbers are close enough to trigger alarm bells...