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“I do worry about a world in which the rich get to write the rules.”

Angus Deaton

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Source Interview: World Bank Global Economic Forum, 2016

When wealth concentrates power over rule‑making, inequality deepens and democracy erodes.

In simple terms: Rich influence rules, harming fairness.

Key Takeaway

Address power imbalance in policy.

Themes

inequality politics wealth democracy governance

Mood

critical analytical

Type

political economic

When to use this quote

  • campaign finance reform
  • public advocacy
  • transparent legislation

Key Concepts

economic power policy capture social justice

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who should regulate rule‑making?
  • How to ensure inclusive governance?
A Different Perspective

Complex global systems resist simple fixes.

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