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Podcast: Parley by The Hindu
Episode: Should wealth tax be brought back to address inequality in India?
Description: At a recent panel discussion in New Delhi, French economist Thomas Piketty suggested that a wealth and inheritance tax be imposed on the super-rich in India, which, in turn, could fund health and education. India’s Chief Economic Advisor, Anantha Nageswaran, opposed the idea, arguing that higher taxes could encourage fund outflows.Should the wealth tax be brought back to address inequality in India? Here we discuss the question.Guests: Ajay Shah, Senior Research Fellow and Co-founder Xkdr Forum; Rahul Menon, Associate professor at the Jindal School of Government and Public PolicyHost: Sa...