The wisdom of man never yet contrived a system of taxation that would operate with perfect equality.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Taxation systems have always failed to treat everyone perfectly equally.
- In plain terms
- No tax system has ever worked fairly for everyone.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that perfect fairness in taxation is impossible.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a tax fair?
- Can equality exist in public finance?
Another view
Some tax reforms claim to improve equality significantly.
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