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In his worldview, there are hereditary haves and have-nots.
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Arthur Caplan, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2024
The creator economy is increasingly resembling a system of haves and have-nots, where a small group of elite creators captures the most financial gains, while the majority struggle to monetize their content.
—Jules Herd, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
But the gains haven't been shared equally, with the gap widening between the haves and have-nots, noted David Kelly, chief global strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, in a recent commentary.
—Russ Wiles, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
In campus housing, some experts fear a caste system
Still, some observers fear the wide range of college housing charges perpetuates a system of haves and have-nots.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024
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Arthur Caplan, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2024
The creator economy is increasingly resembling a system of haves and have-nots, where a small group of elite creators captures the most financial gains, while the majority struggle to monetize their content.
—Jules Herd, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
But the gains haven't been shared equally, with the gap widening between the haves and have-nots, noted David Kelly, chief global strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, in a recent commentary.
—Russ Wiles, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
In campus housing, some experts fear a caste system
Still, some observers fear the wide range of college housing charges perpetuates a system of haves and have-nots.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Have-not.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/have-not. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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