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Blame Economists for the Mess We’re In
Sunday, September 1st, 2019
Markets are constructed by people, for purposes chosen by people — and people can change the rules. It’s time to discard the judgment of economists that society should turn a blind eye to inequality. Reducing inequality should be a primary goal of public policy.
Tags: economy, featured, globalization, ideology, privatization, standard of living, tax
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Everyone’s Income Taxes Should Be Public
Sunday, April 14th, 2019
Calling for more disclosure may seem discordant at a time of growing concern about privacy. But income taxation is an act of government, not an aspect of private life. Property tax records provide a reasonable model. Local governments disclose the name of the property owner, the value of the property and the amount of taxes owed and paid. The same information should be available for income taxes — nothing more is necessary.
Tags: featured, ideology, participation, tax
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