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GardenLetter27 ◴[] No.44442352[source]
This is the wrong way to look at the issue.

The super-rich don't stay rich by just sitting on their money, they invest it.

These countries should focus on encouraging investment there - by getting rid of bureaucracy and red tape, make it possible to hire across the whole EU a lot easier, without needing separate tax registration in every country, etc.

Lower the barriers to entry wherever possible - no long application processes for developments with endless consultations, no arbitrary minority language or qualification requirements, etc.

Income inequality is a good thing, but there needs to be equal access to education and opportunities and the lowest barriers to entry possible.

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1. Rygian ◴[] No.44442484[source]
> getting rid of bureaucracy and red tape

90% of bureaucracy and red tape are Chesterton Fences that exist for a reason.

Remove those fences while being clear and transparent about who they protect and how they will be exposed.

Be aggressive about the remaining 10%.

And good luck telling which is which.