S8 Ep1002: Veronique de Rugy argues that the U.S. already has the most progressive tax system among OECD countries, with the wealthy paying a disproportionate share of revenue. She critiques Thomas Piketty's proposal for a global wealth tax and mandated "degrowth,"
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Veronique de Rugy discusses the U.S. tax system and critiques Thomas Piketty's proposals.
Veronique de Rugy argues that the U.S. already has the most progressive tax system among OECD countries, with the wealthy paying a disproportionate share of revenue. She critiques Thomas Piketty 's proposal for a global wealth tax and mandated "degrowth," characterizing it as an effort to limit national growth under the guise of climate and social justice. (13) 1904 PERSIA
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Guest: Veronique de Rugy
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- progressive tax system
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