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Capital flight is ultimately a myth cause the people who complain about high taxes and moving are already not paying taxes.

The vast majority of people aren’t going to give up their homes to save a few bucks.

  • stupidcasey@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    To a certain extent, I’m sure. You can’t say you would double your rent just because you like it here.

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      I already did! I moved to California instead of undesirable places with <50% its CoL/taxes. And rent/taxes are a much bigger percentage of my income than they are for the rich!

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      If billionaires leave and don’t own the rental, then rent won’t be increased to help them amass more wealth.