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How The Dutch Economy Shows We Can't Reduce Wealth Inequality With Taxes | Economics Explained

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What it is

An Economics Explained video arguing that the Netherlands shows taxes alone can't reduce wealth inequality. It distinguishes income inequality from wealth inequality and discusses the Gini index.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN uses it to explain the difference between income and wealth inequality, though some pair it with a rebuttal.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2021, last 2023

What HN commenters said

  1. “This video gives a good explanation about their difference”

    Explains the difference between income and wealth inequality.

    ricc, 2021-01 · Recommendation · in “Ask HN: How to increase SWE salaries in Europe?”

  2. “if you watch that it's well worth watching this Dutch economist's rebuttal”

    Dutch wealth inequality video, worth watching alongside a rebuttal.

    CalRobert, 2023-02 · Recommendation · in “Amsterdam supermarket offers free groceries, life coach to struggling families”

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Topics: netherlands, gini coefficient, income inequality, taxation, economics

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