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28 May, 2009

A new twist on the Laffer Curve

Posted by: Alex In: Features

The Laffer Curve is a description of the theoretical optimum point of taxation rate on a population. It implies that there’s a ’sweet spot’ of taxation where the most income is generated for government coffers. Set the taxation rate too low and the government misses out on potential revenue. Set it too high and an [...]


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