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“Wealth has infused the policymaking process to great effect for a long time”
Analyzed on 2026-09-26T05:42:18+00:00 · Last updated 2026-09-26
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And so wealth has infused the policymaking process to great effect for a long, long time.
Extracted from: Oligarchy in the open: What happens now as the U.S. is forced to confront its plutocracy problem? ,
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“While wealth and politics have always coexisted, oligarchy is about how these forces merge to create a system where the ultra-rich exert undue influence over democratic institutions, Winslow said. “This convergence has long existed in history but is now unfolding in the U.S. more visibly – and perhaps more accepted – than ever before,” he said.”
Defining Oligarchy: The Fusion of Wealth and Power in American Democracy
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