> languishing in someone's bank account Money in bank accounts is loaned to others and "thrust back" into the economy. Money in other investments (stocks, bon

> languishing in someone's bank account Money in bank accounts is loaned to others and "thrust back" into the economy. Money in other investments (stocks, bonds) also funds economic activity. Your argument only makes sense if the wealthy are hoarding cash under their mattresses, which is not what they do.