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Capitalism in America - The Cult of Wealth (1/3)A Paradise for Millionaires (1870-1920)

58 min

Available until 31/01/2026

120 years ago, a capitalist Eldorado emerged in the USA, paving the way for today’s billionaires such as Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates. How did the power of the super-rich consolidate, especially during the depression after 1929 or during Ronald Reagan's policy of deregulation and tax cuts in the 1980s?

Director

Cédric Tourbe

Country

France

Year

2023

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