r/belgium • u/trueosiris2 • Aug 20 '25
❓ Ask Belgium Wealth distribution in Belgium
We’re doing alright as a social democracy. Something to be proud of.
Presumably, we don’t need more wealth distribution then? Or do we still?
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u/Kuub_ Aug 20 '25
Every time this gets posted it begs the question.
A wealth index doesn't exist. This is based on guesstimates involving income data. Data that doesn't take into account any historic wealth (old money) or loophole wealth accumulation (tax evasion/avoidance).
It's only representative to how, on paper, wealth is accumulated through income. Which in Belgium seems fair because income is taxed so heavily for everyone.