[jandrewrogers]

I agree, this is partly the case. There are a number of incentives in the capital gains tax code beyond the well-known ones that are structured very much for the benefit of long-term investments in smaller companies. There is no rational tax basis for this benefit except to benefit small companies.

The argument about inflation adjusted returns is really the baseline case. Most investors account for it. However, they also adjust for risk as well. I would prefer investments in tech startups to be attractive, net, after accounting for the tax code relative to boring investments like debt instruments.