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Taxes Have Consequences
Book • 2025
This book provides a comprehensive historical account of the U.S.
income tax system, exploring how tax policies have influenced economic performance over the years.
The authors argue that high tax rates often lead to economic stagnation, while tax cuts can stimulate growth.
They also discuss how wealthy individuals use legal loopholes to avoid high taxes, impacting economic productivity.
income tax system, exploring how tax policies have influenced economic performance over the years.
The authors argue that high tax rates often lead to economic stagnation, while tax cuts can stimulate growth.
They also discuss how wealthy individuals use legal loopholes to avoid high taxes, impacting economic productivity.
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Mentioned in 2 episodes
Mentioned by Arthur Laffer as a book he co-authored, exploring the history of US income tax.

Professor Arthur Laffer on His Curve
Mentioned by Arthur Laffer to support his argument that lowering tax rates for the top 1% of income earners increases tax revenues.

Art Laffer: The Foundation Is Now Laid For An Economic "Golden Age"