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Inflated Revenue Claims in Pursuit of a Wealth Tax

Cato Daily Podcast

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Introduction

Economic historian Phil Magnus critiques the left's proposal to tax unrealized capital gains, pointing out flawed revenue projections and skeptical benefits. The chapter explores a case from 2019 where an economist highlighted billionaires paying lower tax rates than average individuals.

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