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By taxing the super-rich, he argues, the government could reclaim some of the wealth that has been lost from the public sphere, thereby increasing affordability for housing and other essential goods. When wealth is accumulated primarily by a select few, and the incomes of the working and middle classes do not improve proportionately, the results are catastrophic.
A Vision for the Future
Stevenson's ultimate vision encompasses not just a redirection of wealth but a reimagining of how economic systems function. He challenges the notion that growth is a direct pathway to prosperity for all, emphasizing that without addressing distribution, any growth seen in the economy will primarily enrich already wealthy individuals.