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According to the Catholic economic theory, what does distributism advocate?

  • Rich get richer

  • Poor become poorer

  • The wealth is distributed equally

  • Poor are taxed more

Answer

Distributism is an economic theory based on the idea that the wealth should be distributed equally. It advocates for a decentralized economy, with small businesses and local ownership. Distributists believe that this would create a more just and equitable society, where everyone has a stake in the economy.
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