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The survival of American democracy depends on taxing billionaires
It is essential not just to fund the public goods the nation needs, it is indispensable to restore a sense of fairness
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The piece argues that taxing billionaires is crucial for preserving American democracy, emphasizing the need to fund public goods and restore fairness. It cites Nobel laureates Daniel Kahneman and Angus Deaton, who found that rising income boosts emotional wellbeing only up to roughly $115,000, after which additional money does not increase happiness.
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