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The Intelligence Squared Economic Outlook, with Tim Harford, Part One

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The Quirky World of Tax Classification for Baked Goods

This chapter humorously explores the quirky tax regulations on baked goods, especially the notable classification of cakes and biscuits. It highlights the famous Jaffa Cake legal case and a recent courtroom tasting to determine the tax status of various snacks, illustrating the absurdities of tax law.

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