Economist discusses taxing the ultra wealthy and their impact on the economy

NPR | By Steve Inskeep

Published November 9, 2026 at 2:43 AM MST

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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with economist and wealth tax expert Gabriel Zucman about millionaire and billionaire taxes and their impact on the economy.

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