There is a growing debate on capitalism and what it will look like in the future. Most people would welcome the chance to build a significant amount of wealth for themselves and their families. The challenge is that the entry into capitalism requires an ever increasing amount of investment, that the vast majority of Americans do not have nor can they get access to it.
The world is not fair and that will not change. ESOPs are a vehicle that can allow the average american worker a shot at building wealth, pride, and create a bit of leveling in our wealth distribution. Chris Mackin gives a wonderful narrative about this in The Nation.
ESOPs are not perfect, but they are a viable alternative to the future structure of capitalism.
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