Why billionaires should be ILLEGAL

I'm Andres Acevedo and this is The Market Exit. In a world where wealth accumulation has no bounds, the gap between the richest and the poorest only widens. But what if there were limits? This is the core question behind the concept of Limitarianism, which suggests setting caps on individual wealth to promote a more equitable society. In this video, we delve deep into the idea of setting an "enough line" for wealth, inspired by Ingrid Robeyns' influential book, "Limitarianism." We explore the ethical and political limits of wealth, questioning how much is truly enough and whether billionaires should exist. We discuss the practical implications of implementing wealth caps, the philosophical underpinnings of the concept, and the potential impact on democracy and capitalism. From Elon Musk's staggering fortune to the subtle manipulations of political power by the super-rich, we cover the astronomical differences in wealth and why they matter. *** This video is sponsored by Componded Daily, which is a daily brief of economics and finance, written by the financial professionals behind the YouTube channel How Money Works. Subscribe at https://www.compoundeddaily.com/ *** 📺 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:23 Chapter 1: How much is enough? 04:40 Chapter 2: The 3 main problems with extreme wealth 10:39 Chapter 3: What can we do about extreme wealth? 13:00 Conclusion: Is limitarianism a good idea? 14:26 Thank you How you can SUPPORT me: 🙏 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themarketexit 💫 Swish (Swe only): 123-333 34 65 Where you can FIND me: 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themarketexit 👨‍👩‍👧 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themarketexit 🌐 Personal Webpage: https://andresacevedo.com 🌐 Channel Webpage: https://themarketexit.com 👔 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/andresace 🐥 Twitter (The Market Exit): https://twitter.com/themarketexit 🐥 Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/andresswe 💌 Email: hello@andresacevedo.com #inequality #limitarianism #billionaires