Smith's Views on Taxation
Dan and Russ discuss Adam Smith's views on taxation, justice, and public goods. They explore Smith's ambiguous stance on tax-financed education and his support for user fees. While Smith does accept the legitimacy of government action beyond contract enforcement, the hosts argue that his views on distributive justice are often overstated.In this clip
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