Michael J. Graetz
Professor emeritus of law known for his work on tax policy and public finance; author of The Power to Destroy, discussing the anti-tax movement and Reagan-era tax changes.
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Sep 16, 2024 • 56min
40.A) Reaganomics and the anti-tax movement, an interview with Michael Graetz
Michael Graetz, a Professor Emeritus of Law and author of The Power to Destroy, dives into the evolution of America's tax landscape post-World War II. He discusses how Ronald Reagan and the rise of the anti-tax movement shattered the previous bipartisan consensus on taxation. Graetz also tackles the implications of Proposition 13, the Laffer Curve's myths, and the intense intra-Republican conflicts over tax policies. Lastly, he warns about the long-term fiscal consequences of low taxation and the growing federal debt impacting the future.
Apr 23, 2024 • 1h 5min
Michael J. Graetz, "The Power to Destroy: How the Antitax Movement Hijacked America" (Princeton UP, 2024)
Michael J. Graetz, author of 'The Power to Destroy', discusses how the antitax movement has hijacked America by promoting false economic claims and racist rhetoric. The movement has attacked the IRS, protected tax loopholes, and pushed for tax cuts, leading to increased debt and inequality. Graetz argues that this movement threatens the nation's social safety net and weakens the US financially.
