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Back to EpisodesProfessor Arthur Laffer on His Curve
Season 1
Episode 54
Published 4 years ago
Description
Scott and Jeff discuss the effects the tax rate has on how much taxes are raised with Professor Arthur Laffer, for whom the Laffer Curve is named. The Laffer Curve shows the likely relationship between tax rates and tax revenue. We hear the famous story of drawing the curve on a napkin. We ask Professor Laffer about the Laffer Curve, and we get his opinion on the revenue maximizing tax rate.