
Why is it so hard to tax billionaires? (Part 1)
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Taxation and Transformation
This chapter examines the complexities of the U.S. federal income tax system, tracing its evolution from a straightforward tax on the wealthy to a convoluted structure. It contextualizes tax policy within the broader themes of wealth inequality and the historical patterns of reform, questioning the feasibility of meaningful change in today's political landscape.
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