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Leaflit reacts to @MentisWave : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzNbWsA8QNM

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Hey everyone — it’s Leaflit! Today I’m reacting to a video by MentisWave called “Our Economic Illiteracy Crisis — Refuting Socialist Mayor Policies”, where he breaks down why certain left-leaning economic proposals — like massive tax hikes, ballooning welfare, and redistributive spending — can hurt economic growth and incentives.

In this reaction, I unpack:

What socialist-style economic policies actually do: Many proposals for higher taxes and welfare expansion sound great on paper because they promise support for vulnerable people — but when you raise taxes too high or expand government spending without clear productivity growth, it can discourage investment, slow economic activity, and reduce incentives for work and innovation. That’s a common critique economists raise about very high tax rates and centralized planning.

Why raising taxes isn’t always the magic bullet: There’s mixed evidence on how higher taxes affect growth. While some studies find negative effects on growth, the impact depends on how the revenue is used — for example, education or infrastructure investment could boost long-run growth, whereas taxes used for unfocused welfare can drag on productivity.
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

The incentive problem: When you tax income or business activity too heavily, it can reduce the incentive to save, invest, or start businesses — which are key drivers of economic growth. Many critics of heavy redistribution argue this point.

Balanced view on welfare: There’s no clear evidence that government spending always dramatically reduces poverty — its effectiveness depends on program design, targeting, and sustainability. Some fiscal systems reduce inequality, but there’s no one-size-fits-all answer.

My take: I’m not anti-helping people — but you have to think about long-term economic incentives, sustainability, and how policy choices affect jobs, innovation, and wealth creation. Blindly expanding welfare or raising taxes without accountability and economic growth in mind can backfire.

If you want honest discussion about economics — not slogans — hit Like, Subscribe, and ring the bell. And tell me in the comments: Should we prioritize economic growth first, or social safety nets first — or is there a way to balance both?

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