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Everything that grows the pie makes the richer even more rich. Given the unequal capture of economic growth, anything that makes the poor 1% better off will make the rich 50% better off (more money to influence governments, more toys, better health care, faster jets, nicer food, etc.). Feels like a disincentive to make anything better.



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