Wealth taxes are an effective way to reduce income inequality

The ultra wealthy should contribute more tax to stop income inequality.

Josh Posted on January 23, 2025

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Wealth taxes can reduce income inequality by redistributing resources for social programs. Properly designed, they ensure fairness without harming economic growth.

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Wealth taxes are not an effective way to reduce income inequality, as they can discourage investment and entrepreneurship, which are key drivers of economic growth. Such taxes can also be difficult to enforce, lead to capital flight, and negatively impact job creation. Instead, p...

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