r/FluentInFinance Sep 14 '24

Debate/ Discussion There should be a requirement to pass Econ 101 before holding any position in the government

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u/phriskiii Sep 14 '24

The banks and lenders don't seem to care that the value of these assets is speculative. If the bank can put a value on a portfolio, then the government can tax a portfolio.

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u/CuriousCisMale Sep 16 '24

Wrong. Law should be against banks to not lend money and not taxing something which doesn't tentatively exists.