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According to Business Insider 2016 list[1], of the 50 richest people in the world, only 13 inherited their money. Even amongst those people, most of them have m
by tucaz 8y ago
According to Business Insider 2016 list[1], of the 50 richest people in the world, only 13 inherited their money. Even amongst those people, most of them have managed to keep or grow their fortune by advancing their companies.
This is by no means an extensive list or even research, but I believe this pattern repeats itself no matter how you slice the data.
Also, I believe that the logical reasoning behind this idea is solid: in capitalism the only way to succeed is to either help others (by producing something they want) or to commit a crime (bribery, stealing, etc) which should, of course, be avoided and prosecuted.
1 - https://www.businessinsider.com/50-richest-people-on-earth-2016-1 https://www.businessinsider.com/50-richest-people-on-earth-2...
- yesenadam 8y agoThanks. I guess by "in capitalism the only way to succeed" you mean, make a lot of money. The main way I hear of people doing this is the CEOs getting tens of millions for doing I'm not sure what. Even for getting fired or doing nothing but harm they make that much sometimes, or often. I'm not sure what you mean "the logical reasoning behind this idea is solid". I guess you meant "In theory, under capitalism..", but the reality is very different.