The rich marry the rich: How love perpetuates inequality
The wealthiest men and women in Spain are three times more likely to marry each other than if couples were formed randomly
The social elevator is breaking down in Spain, one of the richest countries with the greatest inequality of opportunity
The OECD maintains that, on average, a quarter of socioeconomic differences are explained by imposed or inherited factors. In the European country, the proportion exceeds 35%
From Eurovision boycott to import bans: Israel faces rising global condemnation
Calls for a boycott over the Gaza massacre are spreading throughout the worlds of culture, sports, and economics in more and more countries
Extreme uncertainty sends tremors through central banks and multilateral organizations
The IMF revises global economic forecasts downwards due to Trump’s trade war while the ECB cuts interest rates for the sixth time
Global trade takes a hit from Trump’s tariffs
Forecasts from major international organizations warn of the impact of the US president’s economic policies on the exchange of goods
Family holidays, Rolex and luxury yachts on company expenses: How the rich evade tax
The Spanish Treasury monitors more than 170,000 uber wealthy individuals to prevent them from charging undue expenses to their companies. The Tax Agency recovered more than $502 million in 2023 through almost 1,000 audits
Former world leaders ask Biden and G-20 to approve global tax on the ultra-rich
In a letter, 19 ex-officials from France, Spain, Sweden, Australia, Canada and elsewhere urge support for a proposal by the famous economist Gabriel Zucman
Wealthier than ever: Taxpayers who earn over €601,000 up by 25% in Spain
The latest data from the Tax Agency show that in 2022 there were 15,186 ultra-rich individuals. Still, this group accounted for only 0.07% of all taxpayers in the country
Germany’s paralysis threatens European economy
Analysts and institutions expect flat growth in 2024 and fear that the country’s stagnation may spread to France and Italy
Portugal tightens tax advantages for foreign workers
The regime has been extended for another year but the eligibility criteria are now tougher
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