Ken Griffin, wealth inequality and the politics of envy – Opinion – Crain’s*

M. Todd Henderson and Anup Malani of the University of Chicago Law School: It is easy to be jealous of Griffin’s billions, but the politics of envy make us all worse off. Instead of focusing on income inequality, Pritzker should celebrate wealth creators, regardless of whether they widen the gap between the rich and the poor. Adding a few billionaires will increase income inequality here, but that would be a boon to government revenue. When it comes to policies, Illinois would be better served by ones that attract successful entrepreneurs, not ones that drive them out of the state.
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The Paraclete
3 years ago

Nay, doesn’t fit the narrative!

Lion's Choice
3 years ago

Who could have predicted that Democrats’ phony class warfare scams would drive away people who actually create jobs and prosperity??

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Oh yeah —- everyone predicted that!!

Last edited 3 years ago by Lion's Choice

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