Money Talks: Why having rich parents may trump hard work

economist.com/podcasts/2025/05/01/why-having-rich-parents-may-trump-hard-work

What is the surest way to get rich? These days, a successful career is becoming less important than being born into wealth. In most developed countries, the value of inheritances as a share of national income has surged over the last 30 years, reaching levels not seen in almost a…

This story appeared on economist.com, 2025-05-01 17:57:02.
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