I have given the best study I could to the grave evil of the accumulation in the country of vast fortunes in single hands, or of vast properties in the hands of great corporations-- popularly spoken of as trusts--whose powers are wielded by one, or a few persons.
Hoar discusses the significant issue of wealth concentration in the hands of a few and its implications for society.
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