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Two economists studied California's billionaire tax. They reached wildly different conclusions

Nov 2, 2026 · Greg Rosalsky

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Two economists studied California's billionaire tax. They reached wildly different conclusions
An attendee holds a sign before the start of a rally led by US Senator Bernie Sanders, Independent of Vermont, during the campaign kickoff for the California Billionaire Tax Act at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, February 18, 2026. Sanders is seeking the support of California voters for a November
An attendee holds a sign before the start of a rally led by US Senator Bernie Sanders, Independent of Vermont, during the campaign kickoff for the California Billionaire Tax Act at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, February 18, 2026. Sanders is seeking the support of California voters for a November

What happens in California could shape how America taxes the superrich. But will its billionaire tax fill state coffers — or drain them?

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