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United CEO Scott Kirby advocates for wealth tax, sparking debate

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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has publicly advocated for a national wealth tax, arguing it is a matter of fairness and necessary to address societal inequality. Despite earning over $32 million last year, Kirby believes wealthy individuals should contribute more through taxes on accumulated wealth and high inheritance taxes. Critics, however, argue that such taxes discourage investment and entrepreneurship, citing examples of European countries that abandoned wealth taxes due to capital flight and administrative challenges. AI

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United CEO Scott Kirby advocates for wealth tax, sparking debate

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Steven John ·

    ‘It’s just about fairness’: United’s CEO doubles down on a wealth tax despite his $32 million pay

    Kirby says the wealthy can let investments grow untaxed forever. A Reason Foundation expert and California voters push back.

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