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Wealth Skewing Policy Effects
- $36 trillion wealth surge went to top 10% due to policy from 1975 onwards.
- Average workers lost $13,000-$14,000 a year in income as a result of these decisions.
Hidden True Inflation
- Official inflation indexes exclude essentials like food, fuel, and rents, hiding real inflation.
- Real inflation for many is closer to 12-14%, explaining why people feel economic pain despite low official rates.
Populism After Crises
- Political turmoil arises after financial crashes when governments fail, enabling right-wing populist parties.
- These parties destroy institutions and limit democratic checks, mirroring interwar Europe patterns.