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Re:The Big Escape: How the Ultra-Wealthy Avoid Paying Taxes ... by fairity on Friday September 17, 2021 @12:10PM (#28567174)
> In real terms, both the stock market and real estate have been stagnant for decades

What do you mean by this? Inflation over the past couple decades has come in around 2-3%. The stock market has appreciated by much more.

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Re:The Big Escape: How the Ultra-Wealthy Avoid Paying Taxes ... by iammisc on Saturday September 18, 2021 @11:48AM (#28577121)
Real inflation as measured before the cpi methodology changes in the 90s is likely in the 7-15% range. The government manipulates the basket of goods to 'achieve' low rates.

http://www.shadowstats.com/alternate_data/inflation-charts

In this view, there has been no asset appreciation. It's a myth to quell the masses achieved by manipulating inflation rates.

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