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Economists Argue Wealth Tax Fails to Solve Political and Fiscal Problems

Critics claim wealth taxation cannot reduce political power from wealth concentration or raise substantial revenue.

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  1. Can a wealth tax actually solve our political and fiscal problems? The math says no. The Hill ·

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