What do you think of the return of the “inheritocracy”?
OUR RECENT cover package focused on a startling fact: in some countries, inheriting is becoming nearly as important as working. The return of the “inheritocracy” is dangerous for capitalism and society. Readers of our subscriber-only Money Talks newsletter responded in droves to an inheritance-themed edition written by Callum Williams, The Economist’s senior economics writer. Here are some of the best emails we received, which have been edited and condensed.
