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Capitalism in America - The Cult of Wealth (1/3)
A Paradise for Millionaires (1870-1920)58 min
Available until 31/01/2026
120 years ago, a capitalist Eldorado emerged in the USA, paving the way for today’s billionaires such as Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates. How did the power of the super-rich consolidate, especially during the depression after 1929 or during Ronald Reagan's policy of deregulation and tax cuts in the 1980s?
Director
Cédric Tourbe
Country
France
Year
2023
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