Summary:
The book examines the history and rationale behind taxing the wealthy in the United States and Europe, exploring how wars and economic crises have influenced tax policies and public opinion on fiscal fairness. It delves into the evolution of progressive taxation, analyzing the conditions under which societies have adopted higher taxes on the rich to address inequality and finance public goods.
Key points:
1. Tax History: Scheve and Stasavage explore how taxing the rich has changed from the late 1800s to now. They show when and why societies choose to tax the wealthy more.
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