Tag: wealth_distribution

Yale Professor Examines America's 'Gerontocracy' Amidst 'Great Aging'

27 Jul 2026 8:33 a.m. · Source: Yale University: Yale Today

Yale law professor Samuel Moyn's new book argues America is a "gerontocracy," with wealth and power concentrated in older generations. He explains how this happened, why it's a problem, and how to fix it.

Politics and Government Health Science & Technology General Politics Social Issues Medical Science Education Computers and Internet Economy Samuel Moyn Gerontocracy Aging America Wealth Distribution Power Concentration Yale University University
Media Monitor: Boomers' Wealth Transfer to Favor the Already Rich

8 Jul 2026 7:13 p.m. · Source: Washington Post

The Washington Post reports that the historic Great Wealth Transfer, involving Baby Boomers' wealth, is primarily expected to benefit those who are already rich, marking the largest passage of generational wealth.

Business Politics and Government Social Issues Economy Financial Markets General Politics Great Wealth Transfer Inheritances Generational Wealth Baby Boomers Wealth Distribution Economics Affluent The Washington Post
Media Monitor: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Discusses Government Equity Stake with President Trump

6 Jul 2026 2:00 p.m. · Source: MIT Technology Review

MIT Technology Review reports OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is discussing a 5% government stake in OpenAI with President Donald J Trump, aiming for Americans to share in AI wealth and secure favorable administration relations.

Science & Technology Business Politics and Government Artificial Intelligence Federal Government Economy Employment and Labor Social Issues Sam Altman OpenAI Donald Trump Wealth Distribution Government Policy Financial Times MIT Technology Review MIT science technology