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Title

Should we tax the rich more? : Krugman and Papandreou vs. Gingrich and Laffer : the Munk Debate on economic inequality / edited by Rudyard Griffiths.

Publication

Toronto : Anansi, 2013.

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Additional Authors

• Papandreou, Giōrgos A., 1952-
• Gingrich, Newt
• Krugman, Paul R.
• Laffer, Arthur B.
• Griffiths, Rudyard

Description

xx, 101 pages; 21 cm.

Summary

As middle-class incomes stagnate in advanced economies while the rich experience record income gains, the 11th semi-annual Munk Debate pits wealth redistribution supporters Paul Krugman and George Papandreou against Newt Gingrich and Arthur Laffer to debate taxation {u2014} should the rich pay more? For some the answer is obvious: redistribute the wealth of the top income earners who have enjoyed, for almost a generation, the lion{u2019}s share of all income gains. Imposing higher taxes on the wealthy is the best way for countries such as Canada to reinvest in their social safety nets, education, and infrastructure while protecting the middle class. Others argue that anemic economic growth, not income inequality, is the real problem facing advanced countries. In a globalized economy, raising taxes on society{u2019}s wealth creators leads to capital flight, falling government revenues, and less money for the poor. These same voices contend that lowering taxes on everyone stimulates innovation and investment, fueling future prosperity. With advanced countries facing overextended social services, crumbling infrastructure, and sluggish economic growth, this premiere debate series on economic inequality tackles the essential public policy issue: Should we tax the rich more?

Series Statement

Munk debates

Uniform Title

Munk debates

Alternative Title

Munk Debate on economic inequality

Subject

• Income distribution
• Rich people > Taxation
• Taxation
• Fiscal policy
• Equality
• Taxes

Genre/Form

Debates

Note

• Debate held May 30, 2013, Toronto, Ontario.

Additional Formats (note)

• Issued also in electronic format.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

Introduction by Rudyard Griffiths -- Should we tax the rich more? -- Newt Gingrich in conversation with Howard Green -- Paul Krugman in conversation with Howard Green -- Arthur laffer in conversation with Howard Green.

ISBN

• 9781770894211 (pbk.)
• 1770894217 (pbk.)

LCCN

^^2013938673

OCLC

853308920

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library