
← Best of the Spectator11 sep · 33 min
Reality Check: Arthur Laffer vs Aaron Bastani | LIVE
<p>Arthur Laffer, the economist, former adviser to Ronald Reagan and architect of the Laffer Curve, goes head-to-head with journalist and left-wing author Aaron Bastani over one question: should Britain introduce a wealth tax?</p><br><p>Chaired by The Spectator’s economics editor and host of the Reality Check podcast, Michael Simmons, they debate whether a wealth tax could raise significant revenue, or simply drive wealth and investment out of the UK.</p><br><p>Spectator subscribers can watch the full debate at spectator.com/wealthtax.</p>
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