Does Atlas Shrug? - The Economic Consequences of Taxing the Rich

interested citizens who want to know how much tax revenue could really be gained by increasing tax rates on the rich, or whether low capital gains tax rates really spur economic growth.

About the author

Joel B. Slemrod is Paul W. McCracken Professor of Business, Economics, and Public Policy at the University of Michigan.

Summary

This book presents evidence by leading economists of the effects of taxes on the formation of businesses, the supply of labor, the form of executive compensation, the accumulation of wealth, the allocation of portfolios, and the realization of capital gains.

Product details

• Authors: Joel Slemrod
• Assisted by: Joel B. Slemrod (Editor)
• Publisher: University Presses
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.03.2002
• EAN: 9780674008151
• ISBN: 978-0-674-00815-1
• Weight: 957 g
• Illustrations: 49 figures, 99 tables
• Series: Russell Sage Foundation S.
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Public Finance, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Affairs & Administration, Taxation, Industry & industrial studies, Central / national / federal government, Central government, Public finance and taxation, Industry and industrial studies