Small tax for super-rich could bring billions to the Caucasus and Central Asia
A recent study published by an advocacy group concludes that imposing a moderate tax on top earners could bring hundreds of millions of dollars in much-needed revenue to countries in the Caucasus and Central Asia. The additional revenue could go…
Progressives support Harris’ plan to raise taxes on billionaires
On Thursday, progressive activists backed a so-called minimum income tax on billionaires. The tax, championed by Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, is intended to help combat wealth inequality, which is worse in the United States than in virtually any other…
Opinion | What mafia films teach us about tax policy
In one of the most memorable Scenes from the Scorcese mob classic GoodfellasJimmy scolds his co-conspirators for flaunting the loot from their infamous Lufthansa heist – the theft of $6 million in cash and jewels from New York’s JFK airport…
A global wealth tax could raise $2.1 trillion annually for climate protection and more
At the UN climate conference in November 2024, countries want to put a big focus on climate finance for the global South. The Tax Justice Network put forward a proposal on Monday that would raise twice the amount needed to…
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High-performing women receive unhelpful feedback more often
Being top of the class comes with benefits, such as praise from your boss. Unless you’re a high-achieving woman, that is. A new analysis of more than 23,000 performance reviews from 250 workplaces in the United States shows that even…
