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Episode: The Global Shift Toward Private Wealth Taxation
Description: A profound shift is underway in global fiscal policy. After decades of declining emphasis on wealth taxes, governments are renewing and intensifying their focus on taxing private wealth. This change reflects mounting inequality, post-pandemic fiscal strain, and unprecedented levels of international tax coordination.In this episode, we unpack why wealth is moving to the center of the tax debateβand why this shift looks structural rather than temporary.π Key Drivers Behind the Shift1οΈβ£ Rising Inequality and Political PressureIn the post-pandemic period, wealth concentration has accelerated, with the top 1% capturing a dispropor...