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Evaluating the Impact of a Wealth Tax

An individual starts the year with assets valued at £800,000. Their annual market income is £60,000, which is taxed at 25%. Their assets also depreciate in value by £4,000 over the year. A new policy proposal suggests introducing an annual 1% tax on total wealth held at the beginning of the year. Critically evaluate how the introduction of this wealth tax would affect the individual's final wealth at the end of the year, compared to the scenario without it. Assume the individual spends their entire after-tax market income on consumption for the year.

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