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Why is it so difficult for the U.S. to implement a wealth tax?

Nov 9, 2021
Different wealth tax proposals have floated around this year, including a Billionaires Income Tax that would target around 700 of the wealthiest Americans.
Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos, one of the richest men on earth, speaking at the Amazon Re:MARS conference on robotics and artificial intelligence.
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