Dr. Santiago Calvo López is a researcher at Esade and a university professor at Universidad de las Hespérides.
He earned a Doctorate in Economics from the Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, where he also obtained a Master’s degree in international and community taxation and economics. Dr. López’s field of study is financial and tax law, and he has more than two years of experience in academic research and teaching
Additionally, Dr. López is a columnist for various media outlets, where he shares his views on economic and social issues.
The recent push to increase taxes on the wealthy has gained significant traction across Europe. This report highlights the obstacles and complex interplay between tax policy and economic behavior, suggesting that simply raising tax rates on the wealthy might not yield the intended social benefits.
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