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The Whiteness of Wealth - How the Tax System Impoverishes Black Americans and How We Can Fix It

The Aspen Institute via YouTube

Overview

This course explores how the U.S. tax system perpetuates wealth disparities among Black Americans and offers solutions for reform. The learning outcomes include understanding the impact of tax policy on wealth inequality, identifying disparities in access to assets like education and homeownership, and exploring potential remedies through tax reform and other strategies. The course teaches skills such as analyzing tax policy, recognizing racial inequities in wealth accumulation, and advocating for change. The teaching method involves a webinar format featuring a conversation with an expert in the field. The intended audience includes individuals interested in racial equity, tax policy, wealth disparities, and social justice.

Syllabus

Intro
The Whiteness of Wealth
How this book came to be
What is tax policy
Home equity
Marriage penalties
Advice for black Americans
The disparity in home ownership
The process of getting a home
College education
Higher debt loads
Middle income vs wealth
Taxfree benefits
Retirement
Solutions
Tell your stories
Tax Reform
Reparations
Baby Bonds
Who needs to be at the table

Taught by

The Aspen Institute

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