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The redistribution of wealth

I agree with the redistribution of wealth. First, the income of the poor in society will increase through the redistribution of wealth; thereby, the purchasing power of the poor will also increase, and the economy at large will be stimulated. Second....

Which is better to use in front of "thereby," a period (full-stop) or a semicolon (as above)?

  

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Or is this wording better: I agree with the redistribution of wealth. First, the income of the poor in society will increase through the redistribution of wealth; thereby, the purchasing power of the poor will also increase , which will then stimulate the economy at large . Second....

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Or is this wording better:

I agree with the redistribution of wealth. First, the income of the poor in society will increase through the redistribution of wealth; thereby, the purchasing power of the poor will also increase, which will then stimulate the economy at large. Second....

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No, a semicolon would be wrong. See below.

ExpFirst, the income of the poor in society will increase through the redistribution of wealth, thereby increasing their purchasing power, which will stimulate econ