‘The Great Wealth Transfer’
History’s richest generation
Updated: 2024.12.11
3 min read · Advanced
‘The Great Wealth Transfer’ History’s richest generation Discussion Questions Q1 In your own words, please briefly summarize the article. Q2 What part of the reading resonated with you most? Q3 What are your thoughts on the decline of the “self-made” billionaire? Is it still possible to achieve significant wealth without inheritance in today’s world? Q4 Do you think it’s fair that some people inherit so much while others inherit very little or nothing at all? Q5 Do you think wealth accumulation through inheritance should be regulated more strictly? Why or why not? Q6 How do you think society should address the growing concentration of wealth in fewer hands? What solutions, if any, seem most practical to you? Q7 Do you think the "great wealth transfer" happening now is different from past generations, or do you believe wealth has always been inherited to similar degrees throughout history? Q8 If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down. Expressions exacerbate to make a problem, situation, or feeling worse Example 1 The new policy may exacerbate the existing issues in the healthcare system. Example 2 His rude comments only served to exacerbate the tension in the room. datum a piece of information or fact, often used in the plural form "data" Example 1 Each datum collected in the experiment is crucial for accurate results. Example 2 The datum shows a significant increase in sales compared to last year. scrutiny close and careful examination or observation Example 1 The company's financial dealings are under scrutiny by the authorities. Example 2 Every decision made by the politician is subject to public scrutiny. caveat a warning or condition attached to an agreement or statement Example 1 There is one caveat to this plan: it might be too expensive to execute. Example 2 She accepted the job offer with the caveat that she would get a raise after six months. astronomical extremely large or high, often used to describe numbers or amounts Example 1 The cost of housing in the city has become astronomical in recent years. Example 2 The company made an astronomical profit from its latest product. |
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