Universal inheritance

ChrisP on June 8, 2023 at 6:13 pm

Link: https://www.dw.com/en/universal-inheritanc...

Check out this article! Germany is considering a universal inheritance where everyone gets €20,000 when they reach 18.
https://www.dw.com/en/universal-inheritance-would-20k-at-18-help-to-reset-inequality/a-60375347

Would €20k at 18 help to reset inequality? – DW – 01/12/2022

Link: https://www.dw.com/en/universal-

The poorer half of Germany’s population inherits little to no wealth. A proposal by a Berlin think tank would give a lump sum to young people for education, homeownership or starting a business.

Mr N on June 8, 2023 at 3:20 pm

Idea: Universal inheritance

Link: https://www.wfla.com/news/viral-news/surve...

It’s a good proposal, but maybe raise the age of inheritance to prevent people from wasting all their money on alcohol.

Survey: Millennials spend $300 a month on alcohol

Link: https://www.wfla.com/news/viral-

According to the survey, millennials tend to spend on average $300 a month on alcohol.

Steven Bowker on June 8, 2023 at 2:42 pm

Idea: Universal inheritance

Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/09/13/economist-...

Here’s an economist who thinks that all French citizens should get a six figure inheritance once they reach 25
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/09/13/economist-piketty-french-citizens-should-get-6-figures-in-cash-at-25.html

Famous economist: Government should give all French citizens $132,000 in cash when they turn 25

Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/09/13/

French economist and professor Thomas Piketty’s new book, “Capital and Ideology,” suggests all French citizens get a six-figure “inheritance for all” from the government, according to Bloomberg.

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