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by aww_dang 1718 days ago
An easy hypothetical would be someone who is incredibly wealthy and near the end of their years. Inheritance and death taxes may reduce their incentives to contribute to the economy. Someone who is an experience job creator might choose leisure instead.

Keep in mind that death taxes may apply not only to what is inherited by family members, but charitable foundations created as well. Charity starts with the possibility of abundance.