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Tax the rich, say a majority of adults across 17 G20 countries surveyed - EurekAlert

Across 17[1] G20 countries surveyed, a majority of adults (68%[2]) support the policy proposal where wealthy people pay a higher tax on their wealth, as a means of funding major changes to our economy and lifestyles. When thinking about climate change and protecting nature, 71% of people across 18 G20 countries surveyed believe major action is needed immediately - within the next decade – to reduce carbon emissions. Higher carbon taxes, higher progressive taxation on income and higher tax rates for large businesses also receive support from a majority across the 17[3] G20 countries surveyed, to fund major changes to our economy and lifestyles. People want political and economic reform. Two in three people across 17[4] G20 countries surveyed (68%) agree that the way the economy works should prioritise the health and wellbeing of people and nature rather than focusing solely on profit and increasing wealth.   [1] Question not asked in China. [2] Percentage results are an arithmetic average of national results across the G20 countries surveyed. [3] Question not asked in China. [4] Question not asked in China.

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