The Left says the rich should share their weath. The Right says they earned their wealth.They’re both wrong — because wealth isn’t individual, it’s collective.In this episode, I explain why a wealth tax isn’t political — it’s about fixing an error in the perception - in the way we see the world culturally.Because wealth doesn’t come from nowhere. It depends on public infrastructure, education, stability, and millions of people who make that system run.This isn’t about taking sides — it’s about correcting a massive economic blind spot.Both the left and the right have helped create it:The left says “it’s your money,” the right says “I’m self-made,” and both forget that no fortune is truly individual.A wealth tax isn’t punishment. It’s maintenance — a way to keep the system fair for everyone it depends on.I’m Barry Ferns – a comedian whose personal journey through failure, homelessness, and rebuilding led me to explore the socio and behavioural economics of inequality.This channel digs into how systems of power shape our identity, behaviour, and beliefs, and how we can shift the stories we tell ourselves and each other about poverty, inequality, and who’s to blame.Support Barry’s EconomicsHelp us stay independent and keep making videos like this.- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barryseconomics- https://ko-fi.com/barryseconomics- https://www.patreon.com/barryseconomicsFollow and Subscribe for future videos!More about me: https://barryferns.co.uk/

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If you’re new to this, check out Gary's Economics first – his channel gives the structural and financial perspective. This one adds the lived, social and emotional side.Support Gary's Wealth Tax Campaign Here: https://buy.stripe.com/dRm4gs9Nl1L6eqWbUydjO00Want to see the stand-up side of all this?Find my live comedy and storytelling here:https://www.youtube.com/@mrbarryfernsTo learn more about my comedy club, Angel Comedy, and buy tickets for shows head here: https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/

Why the Left and Right Are Both Wrong About Wealth - Barry's Economics

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