The Carriage Tax (Update)
Planet Money
Historical Echoes: Wealth Tax Debates and Constitutional Challenges
This chapter delves into the historical backdrop and current discourse on wealth taxes, comparing it to the carriage tax debates of the 1790s. It addresses the legal hurdles supporters might encounter, including the need for potential constitutional amendments and the critiques of arguments from affluent detractors.
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