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Despite high and rising levels of wealth inequality, wealth taxes have been reduced in many countries. While existing explanations focus on structural factors, Ben Ansell argues that public opposition to wealth taxes among homeowners has contributed to creating a political playing field that facilitates low wealth taxes.
Join this seminar to explore how this opposition is aided by information asymmetries, which prevent low-wealth renters from formulating preferences that align with their material self-interest.
** Please note: Events in this series do not include a presentation. Attendees of this seminar are expected to read a paper in advance and enter into a discussion. This is an in-person event. To receive a copy of the paper, please contact Kate Searle at ksearle@mit.edu. **
