US EditionA Tax on High Wealth Could Generate Billions – but Experts Warn Against It.
14 Articles
14 Articles
The Left Party wants to generate billions for the state through a wealth tax. Now economists have calculated how realistic this is.
According to a new study, an asset tax could contribute up to EUR 147 billion to the state, but researchers also warn against some risks of taxation.
The Left Party wants to reinstate the wealth tax and commissioned an economic institute to calculate how much money this would generate: according to their findings, it would amount to 147 billion euros per year. By Bianca Schwarz.
Since 1997 Germany no longer has a wealth tax. The left wants to reinstate it. Scientists now show possible consequences.
Since 1997 Germany no longer has a wealth tax. The left wants to reinstate it. Now a study shows possible consequences.
It could increase government revenues and fight inequality, the advocates of wealth tax hope. A new study shows whether this can work.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
