The Matthew Effect refers to the consequences of accumulated advantage.
If you’re famous you’ll tend to get more famous over time, whereas if you’re not famous, you’re unlikely to become so—or at the very least, your level of notoriety will not increase at the same pace as someone who is already notable.
The same concept applies to money: if you start out…
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