Economic Theory: Tax Rate Mythologies

Sunday, January 13, 2013 - 16:50 in Mathematics & Economics

Any time the subject of taxes comes up with respect to economics we are invariably treated to examples such as the following, to illustrate how government revenue has an effect on the economy.  Of course, this is all smoke and mirrors nonsense, but nevertheless it seems plausible enough so that many people don't consider the absurdity of these examples.In the first instance, we are treated to the supposition of what society would be like without taxation. read more

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