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Yale professor's 'gerontocracy' book sparks backlash from Baby Boomers

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A Yale professor, Samuel Moyn, has authored a polarizing book titled "Gerontocracy in America," arguing that the nation is increasingly governed by older, wealthier citizens who shape policies to their advantage. Moyn's research indicates that the rich are disproportionately old, leading to a society focused on preservation rather than change. This perspective has sparked significant backlash, particularly from Baby Boomers, who have expressed anger and defensiveness on platforms like LinkedIn, perceiving the critique as a personal attack rather than an objective analysis of generational inequality. AI

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Yale professor's 'gerontocracy' book sparks backlash from Baby Boomers

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Nick Lichtenberg ·

    A Yale professor says America is now an ‘oldigarchy’—and Boomers on LinkedIn are enraged

    Yale professor Samuel Moyn says “the rich today are old, to an astonishing extent”—and his new book, "Gerontocracy in America," makes the case.

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