Ray Dalio is worried that an economic recession could foment unrest in a polarized America, resulting in segments of the population feeling marginalized in the face of stagnant wages and tax cuts for the wealthy.

“ ‘If we do have an economic downturn, I worry we will be at each other’s throats.’ ” — -Ray Dalio, founder Bridgewater Associates

The founder of Bridgewater Associates, widely viewed as the largest hedge fund on the planet with assets of about $150 billion, made his comments during a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal.