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Milton Friedman - Redistribution of Wealth

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Microeconomics & behavioral economicsLabor, work & inequality

What it is

A short clip of Milton Friedman clearing up misconceptions about redistribution of wealth and inheritance tax, arguing that a heavy inheritance tax encourages wasteful behavior.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN cites it in debates on wealth taxes, inheritance and inequality as Friedman's argument against redistribution.

  • 1 people recommended it
  • 1 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2011, last 2017

What HN commenters said

  1. “Definitely worth a watch.”

    Friedman argues against redistribution of wealth

    bko, 2016-01 · Recommendation · in “Thinking about wealth taxes”

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Topics: milton friedman, inheritance tax, economics, inequality, libertarian

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