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DOGE, Political Realignment, and the End of 'Groups'

2024/11/21
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"Econ 102" with Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg

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Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg discuss the debate on abolishing the income tax, exploring arguments from both sides and the implications of such a move.
  • Income tax is not as bad as other taxes and has less distortion in the economy.
  • The existing machinery for income tax collection, including the 16th Amendment, makes it a stable system.
  • Opponents argue that switching to other taxes would make them more visible and politically harder to raise, potentially reducing government spending.

Shownotes Transcript

This week, Erik Torenberg and Noah Smith explore economic policies, political dynamics, societal issues, including the abolition of income tax, government agency efficiency, the evolving political landscape, technology's impact on freedom and dignity, and the challenges of maintaining a competent civil service. For full show notes, visit: https://highlightai.com/share/ab409e21-1697-4621-a9b8-cfd3149e4e35)

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