
#31 Steven Hail: Understanding Government Bonds (Part 2)
The MMT Podcast with Patricia Pino & Christian Reilly
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Rethinking Transaction Taxes
This chapter analyzes the proposal for a transaction tax, including its potential to lower income tax rates and mitigate speculative trading. It discusses the implications of a Tobin tax and the necessity of broadening the tax base to better manage economic activities. The hosts advocate for progressive tax structures to address wealth concentration, promote income redistribution, and limit the political influence of the ultra-rich.
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