Richer Than Croesus.

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    • Subject Terms:
      QUESNAY, Francois, 1694-1774
    • Abstract:
      The article focuses on historical perspectives of wealth distribution, tracing economic inequality from medieval Europe to the present day. Topics discussed include the accumulation of wealth through familial ties, the impact of the commercial revolution on inequality, and the evolution of economic thought from François Quesnay to Piketty. It mentions the changing dynamics of economic distribution, questioning whether today's concentration of wealth is permanent or subject to potential shifts.