The economy needs investment to create jobs! And in many ways, it does. But when we tax income from investments at such a low rate (capped at 15 percent), much of what we're rewarding isn't really job creation. After all, if I invest in a start-up company and provide that company with some of the capital they need to expand, I've helped to create jobs. But let's say I buy a few shares of General Electric and then sell them a few months later after the share price goes up. Has my investment created any jobs? No. When I bought the shares, the money didn't go to G.E. so they could build a new plant—if they decide to do that, it'll be because they have demand for their products and the money to build it. My money went to another investor looking to sell his shares. The trading of G.E.'s shares is just me and a bunch of other investors gaining or losing some money depending on the movement of the share price.
引用第21楼一剪梅于2012-10-08 21:30发表的 :
Sure. Then share your bigger return with us too. That's the only way to be fair  |
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发表于 2012-10-8 19:24:27
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