Does raising taxes on high-income earners improve economic growth?

Supporters argue higher taxes on wealthy individuals provide funding for public investment and reduce inequality, while critics argue higher tax rates discourage investment, entrepreneurship, and economic expansion. Based on economic research, historical tax data, and international comparisons, do higher taxes on top earners improve long-term economic growth?

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