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=====We’re talking about inequality all wrong===== | |||
[https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/were-talking-about-inequality-all-wrong by Laurence Kotlikoff 18/3/16 PBS NEWS] | |||
Democrats claim higher taxes on the rich and more benefits for the poor are the best ways to reduce inequality. Republicans argue what we really need is more growth, accomplished by lowering taxes to spur work and investment with, it seems, benefit cuts to make up lost revenue. | |||