Ray Dalio Says Capitalism's Income Inequality Is National Emergency

April 12, 2019 | Mark Porretta


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Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates and one of the worlds largest hedge funds, has declared a national emergency. However, he is not talking about a trade war or securing the southern border but rather the idea of losing the American dream. Dalio has expressed his concern as the United States continues to be pushed forward by our major corporations and top 1% families. This has led to the highest wealth gap between the top 1% and the bottom 90% since the late 1930's. Major shifts in economic conditions will lead to larger conflict and further divide the US population. 

 

The real question is how do we stop talking about it and actually deal with it and reverse this trend in the future? 

 

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