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I do worry about a world in which the rich get to write the rules.

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Angus Deaton

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You can find episodes like the flu epidemic or war times when mortality rates go up, but sustained increases in mortality for any major group in any society are really quite rare. It’s an indication that something is very wrong.

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I’ve written about how mortality is a wonderful indicator of societal progress.

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April 21, 2024

I’ve written about how mortality is a wonderful indicator of societal progress.

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April 21, 2024

You can find episodes like the flu epidemic or war times when mortality rates go up, but sustained increases in mortality for any major group in any society are really quite rare. It’s an indication that something is very wrong.

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