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“The bottom line is that wealth can be concentrated somewhere, but that doesn’t also mean that’s where it’s being created. This is just as true for your former feudal landowner as it is for the current CEO of Goldman Sachs. The” quote by Rutger Bregman
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““The bottom line is that wealth can be concentrated somewhere, but that doesn’t also mean that’s where it’s being created. This is just as true for your former feudal landowner as it is for the current CEO of Goldman Sachs. The””

Rutger Bregman

About This Quote

Source Book: Utopia for Realists, 2016

Wealth concentration doesn’t equal wealth creation; both can exist at different levels.

In simple terms: Rich people aren’t always the creators of wealth.

Key Takeaway

Question where value is truly generated.

Themes

economics inequality value creation

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

philosophical critical

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • investment decisions
  • social activism
  • business strategy

Key Concepts

capitalism distribution wealth dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who truly creates wealth in your community?
  • How can policies reflect true value creation?
A Different Perspective

Wealth can be created by many, not just the top.

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