364. Will “taxing the rich” fix anything?

It’s quite common to hear people say we should “tax the rich” so they “pay their fair share” and fund all the socialist programs they want. But is this reasonable or practicable? Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Emma: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Emma. Emma: So this week we record these a little bit ahead of time, but […]

8. Is Inequality Bad?

No two people are the same. But our differences aren’t a bad thing. In fact, our differences allows us to use our special talents and skills to trade with others and live meaningful lives. Links Harrison Bergeron Key Terms Division of labor: A production process involving many different people, each of whom specialize in and […]