When High Taxes Lead to Revolution

Tags: Philosophy and Methodology, Political Theory, Taxes and Spending

07/31/2014 Peter St. Onge

The lack of revolutions, even in highly-taxed societies points to the possibility that many are willing to tolerate rather high taxation rates, writes Peter St. Onge. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Allan Davis.

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