“A simple measure of progressivity involves comparing the distribution of income both before and after tax. By this measure America redistributes about twice as much today as in the 1960s”

“A simple measure of progressivity involves comparing the distribution of income both before and after tax. By this measure America redistributes about twice as much today as in the 1960s” pic.twitter.com/RJSG3I7wWV

— Marc Porter Magee 🎓 (@marcportermagee) April 25, 2026