>> In 1982, 84% of the richest 100 people got rich by inheritance, extracting natural resources, or doing real estate deals. > Because at least old money under

>> In 1982, 84% of the richest 100 people got rich by inheritance, extracting natural resources, or doing real estate deals. > Because at least old money understands the concept of noblesse oblige. Someone getting rich in 1982 isn't old money(!). There is nothing except some kind of rose-tinted glasses to indicate that the rich in any era were particularly responsible in their use of wealth.