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1) What's the cost of Denmark's social mobility? We already have a fairly progressive tax system in the US, what does Denmark do differently and to whom does it
by pmarreck 3y ago
1) What's the cost of Denmark's social mobility? We already have a fairly progressive tax system in the US, what does Denmark do differently and to whom does it cost?
2) What's the benefit? (Note that although a rising tide floats all boats, it is unfortunately impossible to imagine the world that would result if opportunity was equitable)
I'm not arguing against it, I'm just saying it boils down to those things.
- Paul-Craft 3y agoThe better question is: what's the cost of the US's lack of social mobility. (A partial answer to this is in the wiki link in my comment, FYI. You should read it.) When you say "cost," it doesn't always mean dollars and cents. Honestly, who cares if shareholders have a few less dollars in their pockets if everyone else is better off as a result? That's the real problem, not realizing that dollars and cents aren't the be all and end all of everything.
- pmarreck 3y agoYou're right. Value is measured not just in cash.