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The Prestige-Prosperity Gap

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We expect prestige and wealth to grow in tandem. When status goes up, wealth goes up proportionately, and vice versa. But the modern world is a lot messier. There can be bizarre mismatches between prestige and prosperity. Some people have social or professional status far exceeding financial status and stability.
6th Jul 2024

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