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Critique of a Proposed 'Wealth Tax' Policy
A government proposes a new annual tax levied only on the value of an individual's cash and bank deposit balances, arguing it is a simple way to tax the wealthy. Based on your understanding of how wealth is typically structured across different income levels, critique the fairness and effectiveness of this proposed tax. In your response, explain which economic groups would likely bear the largest burden relative to their total wealth and why.
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