Jonathan R. Everhart
The complexity in implementing wealth taxes and a recommended alternative United Nations economic policy reform strategy for developing economies

In response to growing income and wealth inequality, many governments are implementing annual wealth taxes. New research published in the Journal of Economic Policy Reform by BWC Member Jonathan R. Everhart challenges the effectiveness of these measures. The article reframes the discussion toward scalable solutions: strengthening domestic revenue mobilization and unlocking investment flows into developing economies through innovative capital market mechanisms, such as the World Bank’s Issuer-Driven Exchange Traded Fund Program.

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