A proposal to tax the uber-rich is gaining traction. But there are skeptics
Briefly

Economists suggest a 2% global wealth tax on the ultra-rich, which could yield an extra $250 billion annually for climate change and global poverty, addressing the minimal tax rates billionaires currently pay.
Gabriel Zucman advocates for a global wealth tax due to the stark contrast in tax rates between the super-rich and the middle class, highlighting the lost revenue for essential services and the equity issue.
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