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Are today's "Titans of Capitalism" wealthier than those dominating the headlines in the 19th & 20th centuries, after adjusting for inflation? Does the difference come down to tax policy, or that society has just gotten wealthier? Some combination? Something else?

by /u/RusticBohemian in /r/AskHistorians

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