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Yes, the slow progress is sometimes maddening, and no, that doesn’t mean he loses his optimism. Economist Gabriel Zucman (1986) tied with his book The hidden wealth of nations tackle global inequality and murky tax structures. He finally arrived in the Netherlands, the center of international tax evasion, where letterbox companies flourish.
Sometimes a small miracle happens to you as a journalist. You send an e-mail, don’t expect a single reply, because the person in question is a very busy scientist and an economic whiz, moreover, what time it will have for you and your employer – but suddenly: pling. The answer – in less than an hour. Unfortunately, no, there is no maintenance, no time; after all, he lives on the American West Coast – jet lag is inconvenient, life, let’s keep in touch, maybe one day it will work out. Different date then? plingno Unfortunately. Teaching duties in Berly. But maybe next year?
Alright, think halfheartedly, against your better judgment, not least because the request sinks into your own brain, until it’s finally forgotten.
Then suddenly, six years later. pling.
Gabriel Zucman here, remember, six years ago? I will be in the Netherlands early next year. “If you still want this interview, I’d be happy to.”
What does it say about you that you send your email…
