Please join us for a cocktail reception and conversation in Philadelphia this fall. We have an exciting evening of programming planned.

Does Jeff Bezos deserve his fortune? I’m sure you’ve heard rising complaints about billionaires—from “eat the rich” to “tax the rich”—often as a proxy for broader anxiety about affordability and who gets to keep what they earn. The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) have a solution to the crisis: wealth taxes. But do they work? Opponents argue that a global tax on wealth would chill innovation, and consequently growth and prosperity.

Who holds the moral high ground in this debate, and what does the data tell us? Join Marian L. Tupy for a discussion on entrepreneurs, the folly of redistribution, and how we prevent harm from wealth taxes. Drawing on his recent Wall Street Journal article, Tupy will unpack the value that entrepreneurs like Bezos create, starting with the most valuable thing they give back to us: time.

Harrison Moar, senior vice president for marketing and partnerships, will also provide an update on the Institute’s priorities—including the Vision for Liberty Campaign, Cato’s approaching 50th anniversary in 2027, recent wins for liberty, and what we’re building next with you on our team.

For more information, please contact Serena Home at shome@​cato.​org or (202) 218‑4602.