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When Regulation Changes Who Becomes Rich
When Regulation Changes Who Becomes Rich
Authored by Shahid Islam via RealClearMarkets,
Economic debates about inequality usually begin with a familiar question: Who has how much income?
It is an important question. But perhaps it is not the only one we should be asking.
A society can change who becomes rich without substantially changing how unequal the society is. Regulation can weaken one economic elite while creating opportunities for another. Entrepreneurs and investors may lose relative influence while lawyers, compliance specialists, lobbyists, consultants and regulatory experts gain it.
The Gini coefficient may barely notice.
Income...
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