Accidental Deliberations: New column day

Here (via PressReader), on the U.S.’ long-overdue conversation about progressive taxes on extreme incomes and wealth – and the need for Canada to follow suit. For further reading…– Matthew Yglesias has offered useful background on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’ high-end income tax proposal, Elizabeth Warren’s wealth tax proposal, Bernie Sanders’ estate tax

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Accidental Deliberations: New column day

Here, examining David Macdonald’s latest report on wealth concentration in Canada – and the availability of more ambitious solutions than what’s been on offer in most recent political debates. For further reading…– The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis studies (PDF) how unearned income and wealth are similarly becoming more concentrated

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