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"Limitarianism", the idea of putting an end to ultra-wealth in the name of democracy

Capping large fortunes is rooted in an ancient philosophical history. This is what economist and philosopher Ingrid Robeyns recalls, who gave the name "limitarianism" to this theory aimed at fighting against the exorbitant power of billionaires, which has become a major political issue in liberal democracies.

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"Limitarianism", the idea of putting an end to ultra-wealth in the name of democracy

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