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2 unusual facts about The Gospel of Wealth


The Gospel of Wealth

Even bequeathing one's fortune to charity was no guarantee that it would be used wisely, due to the fact that there was no guarantee that a charitable organization not under one's direction would use the money in accordance with one's wishes.

The Giving Pledge, an agreement among 91 billionaires, started by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, to donate half of their fortunes during their lifetimes.



see also

Future of American Democracy Foundation

Norton Garfinkle, The American Dream vs. The Gospel of Wealth: The Fight for a Productive Middle-Class Economy