We often hear that prosperity will trickle down, but what happens when wealth no longer circulates? I recently came across a quote that said, "There is no such thing as trickle-down economics, only modern-day fiefdoms." Whether or not you agree with that conclusion, it sent me down a path of asking a different question: What happens when wealth stops moving and begins to pool? "The Dammed Economy" is my attempt to answer this question for myself. It's a reflection of ownership, opportunity, and why the river may be the best metaphor for understanding our modern economy.
