Wealthy people can fight inequality too

Rich people who support the objective of curbing extreme economic inequality should not be silenced by right-wing accusations of hypocrisy, writes Kaushik Basu

When wealthy people espouse left-wing causes, such as redistribution of wealth, those on the right often label them hypocrites. “If you are so concerned about equality, why don’t you give up some of your own income first?” is the usual retort.