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Jake Grumbach @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

New working paper: the Norwegian wealth tax was a huge success. The "exodus" of wealthy people never happened (less than 100 individuals left). Tax revenue increased by 71.5%. No changes in business activity or investment. www.nber.org/papers/w35854

Taxing Entrepreneurial Wealth: Evidence from
Norway, 2021-2025
Marius A. K. Ring
WORKING PAPER 35854|
DOl 10.3386/w35854
ISSUE DATE October 2026
Whether imposing higher taxes on business owners adversely affects business activity by constraining investment and inducing capitalist flight is a central question in the ongoing debate on how to tax the ultra wealthy. To shed new light, I exploit a series of related Norwegian reforms during 2021-2024 that increased dividend tax rates, removed migration-related capital gains tax loopholes, and nearly doubled the effective marginal tax rate on business wealth. These reforms spurred international debate and, allegedly, an "exodus" of Norwegian billionaires (Financial Times,
2023). While I document clear effects on migration, these responses are concentrated among the top 0.1% of the wealth distribution and mostly confined to 2022 and 2023. My results indicate that at most 100 individuals left due to the reforms. I find no evidence of significant outmigration or reduced inflows of startup founders or inventors. I estimate that absent any outmigration, wealth tax revenues would have increased by 75% from 2021 to 2024. Reform-driven outmigration lowers the revenue gain to 71.5%. My findings further show that outmigrating owners' firms remain economically active and do not reduce investment. In a broader set of analyses, I examine whether business outcomes are affected, regardless of whether owners outmigrate, since firms may reduce investment both due to liquidity constraints or distortions to owners' savings decisions. I compare firms owned by Norwegian individuals subject to the wealth tax with firms owned by foreigners and other tax-exempt entities. By merging historical ownership data from Orbis with the Norwegian shareholder register, I perform these analyses on both Norwegian and foreign-domiciled firms.
Across settings, I find no evidence that Norwegian-owned firms pay out more dividends or invest less after the reforms,…

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Ryan Young @ludicryan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Our morning rainbow and evening rainbow 🌈😄

Rainbow over the trees in ormeau park in Belfast

Rainbow in the sky in the evening as the sun was setting

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Ryan Young @ludicryan.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

One hundred percent this. I enjoyed dawnwalker because it felt so structurally different. Give us more stuff with time mechanics like it and Séance of Blake Manor

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Austin Kelmore @austinkelmore.com · 10/09/2026

Closing out the rally, @nershly.bsky.social beautifully speaks about her experience being fired by Rockstar and how they try to use fear.

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Dominic Tarason @dominictarason.com · 28/08/2026

Saying it for maybe the 50th time: Do not accuse someone of using AI unless you have ABSOLUTELY AIRTIGHT proof, because if not, you're just adding to the paranoia and causing stress for hard-working artists. And yes, going onto social media and going 'Hrrm, I've no proof, but...' is an accusation.

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Ryan Young @ludicryan.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I’m at gamescom this week demoing Ballgame at the indie arena booth! Come say hai and play our fun little game!

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McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · 17/07/2026

"I know the press has been saying toxic goo is bad. That it’ll suck up all the water. That it causes cancer. That it gives babies laser eyes. But isn’t this just what no-nothing naysayers do? Call into question great men who are trying to create the future?"

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A Case for the Giant Toxic Goo Pit I Want to Build in the Center of Town

“I am a humble man. I made my fortune the old-fashioned way, through grit, determination, and a small multi-million-dollar loan from my father. And now I’m t...

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Ryan Young @ludicryan.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

You deserve a weekend of Dragon Age! Hope you’re doing okay! 💖

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Ryan Young @ludicryan.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

I’m glad it’s still interesting even without that ingrained context of being from NI. Her tiktok channel has been a good exercise in building community for people of a similar background who have had to do their own research on Irish history and the troubles because we were never taught it properly

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Human Computer @human.computer · 08/06/2026

☄️ You don’t hit the ball — you are the ball. ⛳️ Ballgame is a physics-bending mini golf adventure full of cosmic tournaments, speed racing heists, bugs, pennies, and lost balls. 🚪 Wishlist and try the demo: huco.click/demo

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Megan M @memopotato.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

My take is, if execs want to erase the fun of the concepting phase by using AI, then maybe they need to take a moment and think about whether they actually enjoy their job anymore. There are plenty of other people who would excitedly take on the job given the opportunity.

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Ryan Young @ludicryan.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Today’s rainbow over the bridge

Little quarter of a rainbow whilst walking over the bridge

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Human Computer @human.computer · 30/05/2026

Ballgame balls so hard starting now. 🏌🏻‍♀️ New trailers, features, and treats. It's golf at the speed of pinball and this week is just as fast and fun. Tune in June 1 - 9! Wishlist: huco.click/ballgame

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RSGWU @rsgworkersunion.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

GTA fans have been on the edge of their seats at the rumours a new video is about to drop… Well the wait is over. We present: the public launch of the Rockstar IWGB Game Workers Union. Our platform, to tell our story. youtu.be/iLOq_6rOpoM

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The Video GTA Fans Have Been Waiting For: The Rockstar Game Workers Union Launch

YouTube video by IWGB Union

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Michael Kamm @michaelkamm.games · 26/05/2026

Last year, miHoYo copied my puzzle game Ouros in Zenless Zone Zero. Because they are a recognized, billion-dollar studio and my game isn't well known, some people are now assuming that their version is the original, and mine is the clone. I hope this video clears that up.

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Rasheed Abueideh - Now crowdfunding Dreams on a Pillow 🍉 @rasheedabueideh.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

I’m NOT excited and I’m NOT thrilled. I’m honestly scared to share this, but I’m not a coward. I have to show you what you helped us create. None of this would have been possible without your help, and we can’t finish it without your support www.launchgood.com/1948 youtu.be/D4qh1FAPEUo

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Dreams on a Pillow - Official Gameplay First Look

YouTube video by Rasheed Abueideh

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 29/04/2026

Cute date idea: Job security, decent pay, and a unionised games industry. 🥰 The chair of UKIE @ukieofficial.bsky.social, the trade body for the UK Games Industry thinks job security is good for her, but not for you. Work in games in the UK? Join our union today: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/game...

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Ryan Young @ludicryan.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Today’s episode of witch hat atelier was unbelievably good. My jaw dropped at the animation towards the end 💖

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Dosa Divas Out Now @outerloopgames.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Dosa Divas, our cooking themed turn-based RPG is out now on Steam, Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox S|X Two sisters and their upgradable spirit-mech cook delicious meals, fight corpos, build up your reputation with local communities, and reconcile with loved ones. outerloopgames.com/dosa

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Ryan Young @ludicryan.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

I feel like this was a scene in Jurassic Park. Am I being hunted?

Gertrude the cat stalks her prey behind the window blinds

Little Gertrude pokes her nose through the window blinds making sure her prey is going to be caught off guard

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Ryan Young @ludicryan.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Today’s double rainbow. Full arch, stunning!

View of the double rainbow on the front side of the house

View of the double rainbow out the back of the house

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Austin Kelmore @austinkelmore.com · 20/03/2026

They will often burn everything to the ground before giving into worker demands, even if those demands would make them more money.

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Ryan Young @ludicryan.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

I think I’ll spend time figuring out some next steps to try and shout louder or try and use the skills I have to show people outside of a regular book reading audience the situation. I have no time whatsoever to do that but it’s important enough to carve out that time however I can.

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Ryan Young @ludicryan.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

There is a complete lack of agency that the system and demand of cobalt forces on miners, a large percentage of whom are children. I don’t know how to reconcile that with my own agency to shout about it and try to encourage people to read the book because that doesn’t feel like it’s enough.

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Ryan Young @ludicryan.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

I’m not great at posting at all. I’m probably quite late to it and people know all about this but if you have the capacity you should read Cobalt Red by Siddharth Kara. It’s about cobalt mining in the DRC. It’s harrowing and not an easy read but I think necessary.

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Ryan Young @ludicryan.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Been playing it all afternoon, it’s such a joy. Well done for getting it released! Will leave a positive review on steam later! 💖

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Ryan Young @ludicryan.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Ahhhhh nice one! My copy arrived yesterday, looking forward to diving in too!

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

The Game From Ireland Steam Event is now live!! Go to the Steam Page and join us for the Games From Ireland Showcase which starts at 5.15pm!! store.steampowered.com/sale/Gamesfr... #GamesFromIreland #IrishGames #Imirt #SteamEvent

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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 11/03/2026

Increasingly of the opinion that the correct answer to the Trolley Problem is "fuck you, why are you so fixated on finding reasons to justify killing people?"

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Human Computer @human.computer · 05/03/2026

Play Ballgame! Smash, bounce, and grind your way through 9 holes of Ballgame exclusively at @dayofthedevs.org in San Francisco on March 8th. 🕹 RSVP: bit.ly/dotd-sf-2026 ⛳️ Add to your wishlist: huco.click/ballgame

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Ryan Young @ludicryan.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

I haven’t actually. It’s so good but I hit a real difficult spike and haven’t gone back to it in a while. I do want to complete it but Monster Train 2 calls for me! 😅

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Ryan Young @ludicryan.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Been having a great time working on this with @human.computer since May last year. Teaser for the studio's first game is out and it's so much fun! Joey's editing of the trailer is so great! youtu.be/l_7zwKg_WhE

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Ballgame | Official Teaser HD | Human Computer

YouTube video by Human Computer

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♢ Fen ♢ @fensartden.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

I want to make it very clear that the art and skill set I have are 100% compatible with a PC first approach. I have helped port several games to PC such as Assemble with Care, Monument Valley 1 & 2 as well as helped the workflow for MV3 to be compatible with PC/console from the beginning.

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Ryan Young @ludicryan.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Ohhhhh this is so cool! This past week I was just practicing making them on pen and paper!

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Relooted by Nyamakop @nyamakop.co.za · 10/02/2026

“Please enjoy the museum”: Relooted is OUT NOW! Please share!

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Megan M @memopotato.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Sadly my position has been made redundant and I'm on the lookout for a new role. If you know of any current or future opportunities that may suit me please let me know. Portfolio linked below: gamesmegan.wordpress.com

gamesmegan.wordpress.com

Megan Matthews

Game Designer

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♢ Fen ♢ @fensartden.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

After 9+ years at ustwo games I have unfortunately been made redundant. If you are looking for a stylised 3D generalist with 10+ years experience to have on your team please give me a shout or let others know that I am available for work! I'd love to chat ✨ fensartden.com fensartden@gmail.com

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Fen Beatty

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Ryan Young @ludicryan.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Read small way to an angry planet last year and enjoyed it. I’ve got the follow up recently so looking forward to diving in again

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Ryan Young @ludicryan.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Currently reading the dispossessed and it’s so interesting! Glad to be finally correcting never having read any ursula le guin!

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Alexander Fox @alexanderfox1.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Finally, a flag worth fighting for.

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Ryan Young @ludicryan.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Ahhhhhh I saw that too after rolling credits on the added content and immediately thought of you!! 💖

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Ryan Young @ludicryan.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

One hundred percent. It’s on my all time super bestest list!

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Ryan Young @ludicryan.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Got back into reading fiction in a big way the year before last after reading N. K. Jemisin’s Broken Earth trilogy. My family and partner were very good in gifting this haul of fiction over Christmas. Already finished Blood Over Bright Haven and it’s electric

Stack of books to be read on the left:
- The Dispossessed by Ursula Le Guin
- Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin
- Renegades by Marissa Meyer
- A Master of Djinn by P. Djèli Clark
- The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang
- Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
- Katabasis by R.F. Kuang

Stack of book already read on the right:
- Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L Wang

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austin_walker @austinwalker.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Most of us did not choose to write or draw or design so that we could put products on the shelf. We chose to do it because it’s a set of skills we enjoy exercising, that give us fulfillment. It’s like asking a pro pitcher to just let a machine pitch for them. Fuck off and give me the ball.

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Ryan Young @ludicryan.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Really enjoyed reading this! Long time jrpg nerd and big e33 fan. I haven’t been aware of the ‘discourse’ so it’s interesting to read about the game through the lens of respectability politics

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Ryan Young @ludicryan.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Always great news when Deconstructeam pop up with a new game! Can’t wait! Good luck for release!

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