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The Economics of Taxing Wealth [November 2019]

The Economics of Taxing Wealth [November 2019]

FromGlobal Capitalism


The Economics of Taxing Wealth [November 2019]

FromGlobal Capitalism

ratings:
Length:
96 minutes
Released:
Nov 14, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In connection with Wolff’s discussion of the main topic above, he will also cover the following issues at the November 13, 2019, event: - Current wealth tax proposals by Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren - How US already taxes wealth (of some, not others} - How other countries tax wealth - How US enables/allows wealth to escape taxes - Redistributing wealth: pros and cons- The protest movements in Chile, Lebanon and beyond and how they differ from those in Hong Kong - The overdue critique of “libertarian” capitalism
Released:
Nov 14, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (39)

Global Capitalism (GC) is a live virtual event featuring Richard D. Wolff. These programs begin with short updates on important economic events of the last months, then Prof Wolff examines a larger topic. Through this series, we hope to develop all participants’ understanding and ability to explain current economic events and trends to others.