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As France battles debt crisis, a ‘rockstar’ economist polarises nation’s politics
Published on: Oct. 3, 2025, 11:39 a.m. | Source: Firstpost
As France deals with a ballooning debt crisis and a political deadlock around it, economist Gabriel Zucman has emerged as the most polarising figure. His proposed 2% wealth tax —dubbed the 'Zucman tax— on all households earning above €100 million has divided the French politics.
