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by manfredo 3027 days ago
This isn't necessarily a solution. Investing lets one multiply the disposable wealth they already have - but wealthy people have more, and can invest a larger percentage of their assets. I would've be surprised if the share of capital gains income is even more unequal than all income.
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> but wealthy people have more

You'll need some data to back that up!

> share of capital gains income

Low income people have an advantage because they don't pay capital gains taxes.