Capital is the defining feature of modern economies, yet most people have no idea where it actually comes from. What is it, exactly, that transforms mere wealth into an asset that automatically creates more wealth? The Code of Capital explains how capital is created behind closed doors in the office...

2022 | David de Jong

Nazi Billionaires. The Dark History of Germany's Wealthiest Dynasties

“Meticulously researched …compels us to confront the current-day legacy of these Nazi ties.” —Wall Street Journal

A groundbreaking investigation of how the Nazis helped German tycoons make billions off the horrors of the Thir...

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Germany is one of the world’s richest countries, but inequality is on the rise. The wealthy are pulling ahead, while the poor are falling behind. For the middle classes, work is no longer a means of advancement. Instead, they are struggling to maintain their position and status. Young people today h...

| Gabriel Zucman & EU Tax Observatory

This report presents a proposal for an internationally coordinated standard ensuring an effective taxation of ultra-high-net-worth individuals. In the baseline proposal, individuals with more than $1 billion in wealth would be required to pay a minimum amount of tax annually, equal to 2% of their we...

G20 countries will discuss proposals to make the world’s wealthiest individuals pay more towards funding public goods. The debate is overdue.

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| Stone Center for Inequality Dynamics

The concentration of wealth at the top is higher in the U.S. than in any other rich country. Is there such a thing as “too much” wealth? What if we decided there was?

This video describes wealth inequality in the United States and a radical proposal of what to do about it. Just watch (it is truly...