and Stasavage argue that governments don't tax the rich just because inequality is high or rising--they do it when people … the future of tax reform will depend on whether political and economic conditions allow for new compensatory arguments to …

The rich, the poor, and the taxes they pay -- Who paid the taxes, 1966-85 -- The personal income tax -- Comprehensive … income tax reform -- Erosion of the individual income tax -- The comprehensive income tax concept -- Tax reform in the United … States -- The family -- Capital gains and losses -- Adjusting for inflation -- Consumption expenditure tax -- Value-added tax …

highly public lives, with some achieving superstar status. Despite growing inequality, billionaires face effective tax rates …