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Economists argue for billionaire wealth tax in NYT Opinion

Emmanuel Saez and Gabriel Zucman, writing for The New York Times Opinion section, have presented an argument in favor of a wealth tax. Their piece advocates for this tax, focusing on the economic implications for billionaires. AI

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Economists argue for billionaire wealth tax in NYT Opinion

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