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The Benefit and The Burden

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A thoughtful and surprising argument for American tax reform, arguably the most overdue political debate facing the nation, from one of the most respected political and economic thinkers, advisers, and writers of our time. THE UNITED STATES TAX CODE HAS UNDERGONE NO SERIOUS REFORM SINCE 1986. Since then, loopholes, exemptions, credits, and deductions have distorted its clarity, increased its inequity, and frustrated our ability to govern ourselves. By tracing the history of our own tax system and assessing the way other countries have solved similar problems, Bruce Bartlett explores the surprising answers to all these issues, giving a sense of the tax code's many benefits--and its inevitable burdens. From one of the most respected political and economic thinkers, advisers, and writers of our time, The Benefit and the Burden is a thoughtful and surprising argument for American tax reform.

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  • ISBN-13: 9781451646252
  • ISBN-10: 1451646259
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster
  • Publish Date: January 2013
  • Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.55 pounds
  • Page Count: 288

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