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How fair are our taxes?

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A recent survey shows that majority of Americans believe that the maximum tax burden that should shouldered by a family of four should not exceed 25% of its total income. This figure is much lower than he average tax rate paid by a four-member family in real life which is pegged at 39%.

Author: Wildavsky, Rachel
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1996
Taxation, Public opinion, Tax rates

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The second most powerful man in America

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Federal Reserve Board Chairman Alan Greenspan has greatly improved the economy as evidenced by low unemployment and inflation rates. Greenspan graduated with a master's degree in economics from the New York University after graduating with a musical course at the Juilliard School.

Author: Wildavsky, Rachel
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1997
Officials and employees, Behavior, Greenspan, Alan, United States. Federal Reserve Board, Financial analysts, Public officers, Government officials

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Are you getting ahead?

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A survey that gauged Americans' perception of their living standards showed that a substantial majority are satisfied with their incomes. They were also found to be unafraid of losing their jobs or failing their children.

Author: Wildavsky, Rachel
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1996
Social aspects, Surveys, Americans, Cost and standard of living, Cost of living

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