The FairTax and Economic Growth
freerepublic.com     Apr 24, 2008            

Virtually all economists agree that the following will promote economic growth: • Replacing the income tax with a consumption tax • Replacing a graduated rate system with a flat marginal tax rate system • Lower marginal rates and a broader tax base The Fair Tax Act (a national retail sales tax)... [read full story]                    


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