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The Money with Katie Show
Is This Simple Idea the Solution for America's Wealth Inequality?
Mar 19, 2025
Join Matt Bruenig, founder of the People's Policy Project and a former National Labor Relations Board lawyer, as he tackles America's wealth inequality. He introduces the intriguing concept of social wealth funds, where every citizen receives shares that yield dividends, inspired by models from Norway and Alaska. The conversation explores the moral implications of wealth distribution and innovative policies like universal dividends. Bruenig emphasizes the need for a solidarity economy to foster fairness and economic stability for all.
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- Social wealth funds can effectively redistribute national wealth to citizens, ensuring a fairer economic stake for all individuals.
- Successful models like the Alaska Permanent Fund demonstrate how public ownership of wealth can improve quality of life through regular dividends.
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