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Good Roads Everywhere

“Such a system of National Highways will be paid for out of general taxation. The 9 rich densely populated northeastern States will pay over 50 per cent of the cost. They can afford to, as they will gain the most. Over 40 per cent will be paid for by the great wealthy cities of the Nation. . . . The farming regions of the West, Mississippi Valley, Southwest and South will pay less than 10 per cent of the cost and get 90 per cent of the mileage.”

Posted by Andrew Gelman on October 25, 2008 10:15 PM |

Comments

Richer regions would also pay more under a flat tax and under a fair tax, correct? I don’t see the link between these sorts of statements and a graduated income tax and that’s without even starting on the Laffer curve . . .

Posted by: Robert www.neolibertarian.com | October 25, 2008 11:19 PM

Robert,

I guess you’re right: you don’t need a graduated income tax to get this effect. But it will make it stronger.

Posted by: Andrew [TypeKey Profile Page] | October 25, 2008 11:35 PM