This is a classic pre-distribution versus redistribution debate. I’d just note that they are not mutually exclusive strategies and can both be undertaken simul

This is a classic pre-distribution versus redistribution debate. I’d just note that they are not mutually exclusive strategies and can both be undertaken simultaneously. You can see Sweden has been able to do so but countries like US, France, Germany, UK all have similar levels of inequality before redistribution. The US inequality compared to those countries is primarily due to lack of redistribution: Around ~29 minute mark: https://youtu.be/DCUq5_ERDp8 https://youtu.be/DCUq5_ERDp8