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[–] higgsboson@dubvee.org 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

That's something nearly all professional economists would agree on as well. Its literally Econ 101. Generally speaking, if a government taxes something, there ends up being less of it. Taxes are a disincentive.

[–] lars@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 5 months ago

What’s the United States’ problem. Not necessarily related to your answer.