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[-] emerty@feddit.uk 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Yes, but people get paid income in wages, so it is still relevant. That some of them turn income into appreciating assets, or wealth, is a separate issue.

[-] sarjalim@lemm.ee 0 points 1 year ago

Sure, I'm not arguing against the graph or that it is relevant. Just a friendly (dystopian) reminder that the top 1% of income earners don't really rely on income. They make most of their money investing capital or company profits in ways where they can avoid paying income tax.

[-] emerty@feddit.uk 1 points 1 year ago

Yeah, it's just interesting to see income for once, the wealth disparity is often discussed.

I'm firmly in favour of a Robin Hood tax to make asset wealth pay its way

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Hood_tax

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