42 sats \ 3 replies \ @Undisciplined OP 12 Aug \ parent \ on: Tax the Rich? Not a Good Idea econ
Taxing the rich directly reduces the tax burden upon those who are not wealthy
That is categorically false. Raising taxes on the rich has no necessary relationship with tax rates for anyone else.
When you factor in reduced investment, there will almost certainly be negative fallout on the non-wealthy.
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0 sats \ 2 replies \ @Bell_curve 13 Aug
left wing interpretations of Adam Smith
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @Solomonsatoshi 13 Aug
Direct quote in fact -
“The subjects of every state ought to contribute towards the support of the government, as nearly as possible, in proportion to their respective abilities; that is, in proportion to the revenue which they respectively enjoy under the protection of the state.”
Adam Smith
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31 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bell_curve 13 Aug
Proportion to the revenue? This is most likely a flat consumption tax. Income taxes did not exist in 1776.
Adam Smith also outlined four canons of taxation, which serve as guiding principles for a fair and effective taxation system:
The Tax Should be Certain: Tax laws and rates should be clear and stable. The Tax Should be Convenient: Taxation should be easy and convenient for taxpayers. The Tax Should be Easy to Assess: Taxation should be straightforward and simple to calculate. The Tax Should be Light: Taxation should be minimal and not excessively burdensome.
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