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Yes, why not? To the best of my knowledge Norway is still thriving. Ideally more countries would get on board with such ideas and there will be fewer palpable p
by sparkle_fish 2y ago
Yes, why not? To the best of my knowledge Norway is still thriving. Ideally more countries would get on board with such ideas and there will be fewer palpable places for them to relocate to.
From the article, “The model in Norway is that everyone should contribute relevant to ability and therefore those that have a greater ability to pay taxes, should pay a little more.” This seems more than fair, particularly while failing tax systems are leading to unprecedented levels of inequality.
- electriclove 2y agoAhh sounds like good old Karl Marx “From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs” https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/From_each_according_to_his_ability,_to_each_according_to_his_needs https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/From_each_according_to_his_a...
- mckn1ght 2y agoPeople don't become billionaires solely due to ability. Luck is the dominant factor: affluent upbringing and inheritance.