The Survival Podcast The 12 Taxes that Control the World- Epi-3628
Feb 17, 2025
Dive into the shifting world of taxation and its secret role in shaping our choices! Discover how different taxes influence our spending and investment behaviors, from income to property. Learn about the impact of taxes like tobacco duties and tariffs on economic dynamics. Personal anecdotes reveal the intricate labyrinth of tax implications for individuals and corporations alike. Engage with the complexities of navigating political ideologies while exploring the gray and black markets. It's a thought-provoking journey through the unseen power of tax systems!
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Tax as Social Engineering
- Taxes aren't just for funding programs.
- They also have social engineering effects, influencing behavior more than revenue impact.
Productive Tax Conversations
- Have productive tax conversations by focusing on effects, not ideology.
- Ask leading questions to guide others to logical answers about tax impacts.
Eric Garner & Cigarette Taxes
- Jack Spirko discusses the example of Eric Garner.
- High tobacco taxes incentivized illegal loose cigarette sales, leading to a tragic altercation.