The Virtuous Circle of Wealth
Substantial wealth can initiate a beneficial, self-sustaining cycle. An individual's high wealth can reduce their situational risk aversion, potentially making them risk-neutral, which encourages investment in high-yield assets. These investments, in turn, generate significant returns that preserve or increase their wealth over time. This virtuous circle, as shown in Figure 9.21, is a key mechanism behind the persistence of wealth inequality. [1]
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