Gabriel Zucman
Coverage of Gabriel Zucman in the Nexus archive.
- The era of trillionaires will be dire for democracy. Here is how we can fight back | Gabriel Zucman
The article argues that extreme wealth, exemplified by Elon Musk's trillion-dollar fortune, creates a tension with democracy by enabling power to stifle competition, shape discourse, and influence policymaking. It highlights the risks of trillionaires to democratic systems and calls for measures like taxing billionaires to address the issue.
- Economists Gabriel Zucman and Emmanuel Saez, the two 'Frenchies' campaigning to tax the fortunes of California's billionaires
Economists Gabriel Zucman and Emmanuel Saez are advocating for a tax on billionaires' fortunes in California, as highlighted at a Los Angeles rally on April 27, 2026.
- NYC Mayor Mamdani calls threat of rich people leaving NYC over taxes 'imagined'
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani dismissed concerns about wealthy residents leaving over high taxes as 'imagined,' citing past tax increases on millionaires that did not lead to exoduses. He highlighted plans to tax luxury properties valued at $5 million or more and discussed initiatives like free busing and universal childcare, contrasting with Governor Kathy Hochul's calls to attract wealthy residents back to New York.