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Journal Article

Taxing The 1 Percent


Abstract: Raising taxes on top earners is often seen as a straightforward way to stem inequality. The trick is preserving efficient revenue generation and work incentives for the economy?s most productive contributors.

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

Part of Series: Economic Insights

Publication Date: 2017-04

Volume: 2

Issue: 2

Pages: 1-10