• CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    0
    ·
    edit-2
    5 months ago

    What this means in practice, is that someone will make a billion dollars in Brazil, and then move and spend it all elsewhere, so they can continue becoming richer. This is bad for Brazil, since developing is expensive.

    I think a hard cap would be better.

    • umbrella@lemmy.ml
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      0
      ·
      5 months ago

      I agree, a 2% tax would still be just slightly better than nothing.

      someone will make a billion dollars in Brazil, and then move and spend it all elsewhere

      you are 100% accurate, they do exactly that already. most of our oligarchs hate their own country and spend most of their time (and money!) in europe or something.