Paul Krugman

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Paul Krugman @paulkrugman

Scholars who've studied it say that it's largely about racking up the score against peers — but those peers would also end up paying more taxes under Warren, so again, why should they care? 4/ https://t.co/j1fymmHHYn — PolitiTweet.org

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But there's actually a bit of a puzzle here. The very wealthy are far past the point where an extra million or two will make any meaningful difference to their quality of life. So why do they care? 3/ — PolitiTweet.org

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My guess: what really drives the desire for wealth is, as Tom Wolfe wrote long ago, "seeing em jump" — the deference wealth commands. The truly rich don't just expect to live like kings, they expect to be treated like kings, praised for their heroism and wisdom 5/ — PolitiTweet.org

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