Opposition Criticizes Purra's Blog

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Wednesday's papers: Purra blog backlash, inheritance tax reform and vegan win

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Minister of Finance Riikka Purra ( Finns ) wrote a blog post in response to a recent Ilta-Sanomat survey which showed Finns ' top concerns were inequality and income disparity.

She argued that rising income inequality signals economic growth.

Purra also criticised the public's knowledge, blaming the media for propagating misinformation.

Opposition party leaders have criticised Purra 's comments.

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