Wealth Gaps Aren’t Modern: Archaeologists Reveal Inequality Began Over 10,000 Years Ago

Wealth inequality began over 10,000 years ago, gradually increasing after the advent of agriculture due to population growth and social complexity. Wealth inequality began influencing human societies more than 10,000 years ago, well before the emergence of ancient empires or the invention of writing, according to a new study led by Washington State University archaeologist [...]

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