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Rich But Bankrupt: Entrepreneurs Make Us Wealthier While Government Money Managers Lead Us to Ruin

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Almost everyone has far more wealth due to technological advances than anyone had 30 years ago, yet their money balance sheets and that of most governments flirt with bankruptcy. How can this be?

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Doom Loop City: Debra J. Saunders; August 31, 2023; 4

“Capitalism’s Promise: Essentially Infinite Resources and Human Flourishing” with George Gilder and John Tamny: Bill Walton; August 31, 2023; 4

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George Gilder | Life After Capitalism on the Eric Metaxas Radio Show

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RV Recriminations in Seattle: Jonathan Choe; June 20, 2022

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