At the Money: The Data Behind America's Wealthy
Summary
Owen Zidar and Eric Zwick, authors of *The Everywhere Millionaire*, reveal that America’s wealth is far more distributed than the Forbes 400 suggests, with 65,000 centi-millionaires and millions of private business owners holding significant assets. They highlight that pass-through business income vastly exceeds public CEO compensation, while only 0.1% of estates pay tax, allowing billions to transfer tax-free annually. The episode also addresses how non-competes suppress wages and how the wealthy are disproportionately represented in Congress, influencing policy to favor their interests.
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Introduction to 'The Everywhere Millionaire'
The 1,000-to-1 Ratio: Private Owners vs. CEOs
Forbes 400 Media Bias vs. Main Street Wealth
Shocking Numbers: The 65,000 Centi-Millionaires
Real Estate Evidence of Hidden Wealth
Wealth Concentration in Private Businesses
The Estate Tax Loophole and Wealth Transfer
Economic Impact of Non-Compete Agreements
Wealth Overrepresentation in Congress
Conclusion and Book Recommendation
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