Daniel's main message was that wealth is good for the economy. Historically, the combination of entrepreneurship and democratic redistribution has contributed to making Western societies both more prosperous and more equitable.
Capital taxes play a crucial role, but how we tax capital is vital. Policy should focus on taxing capital income (corporate profits, dividends, realized capital gains), rather than relying on traditional wealth or inheritance taxes, which tend to hinder growth while generating limited revenue.
Daniel Waldenström spoke about ownership, distribution, and capital taxation in Norway
12 December 2025
On November 24, Daniel Waldenström was invited to speak about ownership, distribution, and capital taxation at the Norwegian ownership conference Eierkonferansen. The conference was organized by the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO), the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association, and Family Business Network Norway.
