Economy
'Criticism of the wealthy class, like that by economist Jona van Loenen, always provokes strong reactions'
Justin Stevens defends economist Jona van Loenen against aggressive backlash from investment strategist Philip Menco, who attacked Van Loenen’s personal credibility and tax proposals. Stevens refutes Menco’s claims about housing market mechanics and rising construction costs, citing data that wealth among the richest Dutch citizens grew by 8% in 2025 while the economy expanded only 1%, highlighting severe inequality comparable to the French Revolution era.
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