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> Tax wealth,

Perhaps. However an extremely high inheritance tax is an irrational way to do that. It would incentivize everyone to spend all their money/wealth before they die e.g. directly or just by selling all their property and buying an annuity.

A massive increase in consumption wouldn't necessarily be the best outcome. Though I do see some benefits.

> we have to stop all this inheritance bullshit.

That would only work if you ban parents from giving any gifts or financial support to their children. Which is a very slippery slope...



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