Wealth & Inequality: Back to the Future

The video features a discussion with Professor Gabriel Zucman on the topic of economic inequality, focusing on wealth concentration in the US. It covers historical trends, recent research findings, and the impact of tax policies on inequality. The conversation highlights the growing disparity in wealth distribution, particularly since the 1980s, and the importance of using data to inform policy decisions. The discussion also critiques the neoliberal argument that cutting taxes on the wealthy leads to economic growth, emphasizing the need for evidence-based policy making.

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