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He could transfer shares to charities of his choice. No liquidation required of Bezos.


Universities, and I would guess charities as well, tend to liquidate their shares immediately to avoid conflicts of interest. Liquidating that many shares that fast would cause havoc in the markets.


This is why foundations exist; to hold accumulated wealth.

https://www.gatesfoundation.org/

http://tsffoundation.org/

http://www.bezosfamilyfoundation.org/ <- Jeff's parents, not Jeff


The Gate's foundation opening line:

> "we are impatient optimists working to reduce inequity"

Ironic considering that these foundations literally exist because of the consolidation of wealth and resources, aka, inequity.

And if the global trend of further wealth consolidation is any indicator, they're not succeeding.




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