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Their Fair Share
Taxing the Rich in the Age of FDR
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The exploration of the U.S. federal tax system from the 1920s to World War II reveals a complex interplay between progressive ideals and pragmatic governance. Thorndike examines the tension between public expectations for fairness and the legal loopholes exploited by wealthy individuals. By utilizing governmental and media archives, he delves into both the academic discourse surrounding taxation and the societal attitudes towards tax obligations, providing a nuanced understanding of the era's fiscal landscape.
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Their Fair Share, Joseph J. Thorndike
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- 2013
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- Title
- Their Fair Share
- Subtitle
- Taxing the Rich in the Age of FDR
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Joseph J. Thorndike
- Publisher
- RLPG/Galleys
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 364
- ISBN13
- 9780877667711
- Category
- Architecture and Urbanism
- Description
- The exploration of the U.S. federal tax system from the 1920s to World War II reveals a complex interplay between progressive ideals and pragmatic governance. Thorndike examines the tension between public expectations for fairness and the legal loopholes exploited by wealthy individuals. By utilizing governmental and media archives, he delves into both the academic discourse surrounding taxation and the societal attitudes towards tax obligations, providing a nuanced understanding of the era's fiscal landscape.