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Meaning
The quote argues that a country needs an effective tax system to support broad prosperity. It suggests that where taxation is weak or absent, wealth does not spread widely through the population. The examples named are used to illustrate that claim.
When It Was Said
2005
Who It Was Said To
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
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About David Cay Johnston
American investigative journalist and author
David Cay Boyle Johnston is an American investigative journalist and author, known for his reporting on economics and tax issues. He won the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Beat Reporting. His work centers on the details of how money and tax policy shape public life, and he has built a reputation for careful reporting in those fields. Johnston is also an author, extending that focus beyond journalism into books and longer-form commentary.
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