Cardozo Journal of International and Comparative Law
Abstract
The note explores the debate surrounding wealth disparity and the effectiveness of taxes, such as the estate tax and net wealth tax, in addressing this issue. It examines the historical and contemporary arguments for and against these taxes, drawing comparisons between the U.S. and countries like Japan, Sweden, and Switzerland. The analysis highlights the tension between reducing wealth inequality and maintaining economic growth, ultimately suggesting that a well-structured net wealth tax could be a viable solution to both redistribute wealth and generate revenue.
Disciplines
Law | Law and Politics | Taxation-Federal | Taxation-Transnational
Recommended Citation
Mark Bernstein,
Should Governments Play Robin Hood? The Effects of the Repeal of the Estate Tax on Wealth Apportionment,
12
Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L.
187
(2004).
Available at:
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol12/iss1/9