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How to Hate Taxes a Little Bit Less (Ep. 400 Replay)

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Voluntary Donations and Altruism

This chapter explores voluntary government donations through an economist's experiment, comparing donations to charities with earmarked tax contributions. It reveals insights about altruism and the potential for increased tax compliance by allowing individuals to direct their tax dollars.

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