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Robert Frank looks at the culture and economy of the wealthy.

Top 10 Wealth Report Posts of All Time
The Wealth Report signs off.
Do the Wealthy Work Harder Than the Rest?
A new study suggests that high earners have less leisure time than lower-earning workers.
Millionaires More Bearish Than Their Advisors
A new study shows that millionaires are more bearish than their advisers.
The New Politics of Wealth Denial
The Presidential campaign increasingly resembles Monty Python's "Four Yorkshireman" skit.
Do Wealthy Kids Live at Home Longer?
The trend toward more adults living with their parents is usually framed as a problem of the middle class. With little money or job prospects, and lots of student loans, today’s working-class kids have little choice but to move back in with mom and dad.
The Mega-Yacht Battle of Barcelona
The surge of mega-yachts during the mid-2000s left a huge problem in its wake: too many giant yachts and not enough places to park them.
Do Fewer Americans Support Taxing the Rich?
Support for taxing the rich is declining in America,. according to one poll.
Why Don’t Rich Women Give to Super PACs?
A study finds that women give only a tiny fraction of Super-PAC donations.
Is It Fair to Call Romney a ‘Silver Spoon?’
Obama's "silver spoon" comment highlights America's continued contempt for inherited wealth.
The Real Tax Rates of the Rich
Polls show that many Americans think America's tax structure as regressive. While this may be true for a small number of rich people, it is broadly inaccurate.

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