# Reality Check: Arthur Laffer vs Aaron Bastani | LIVE

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Published: 2026-09-11T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Arthur Laffer, the economist, former adviser to Ronald Reagan and architect of the Laffer Curve, goes head-to-head with journalist and left-wing author Aaron Bastani over one question: should Britain introduce a wealth tax? Chaired by The Spectator’s economics editor and host of the Reality Check podcast, Michael Simmons, they debate whether a wealth tax could raise significant revenue, or simply drive wealth and investment out of the UK. Spectator subscribers can watch the full debate at spectator.com/wealthtax. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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