Should we tax the rich more? : Krugman and Papandreou vs. Gingrich and Laffer : the Munk Debate on economic inequality / edited by Rudyard Griffiths.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Gingrich, Newt, panelist.

Krugman, Paul R., panelist.

Laffer, Arthur B., panelist.

Papandreou, Giōrgos A., 1952- panelist.

Griffiths, Rudyard, editor.

Series:

Munk debates

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Income distribution.

Rich people--Taxation.

Rich people.

Taxation.

Fiscal policy.

Equality.

Physical Description:

xx, 101 pages ; 21 cm.

Other Title:

Munk Debate on economic inequality

Place of Publication:

Toronto : Anansi, 2013.

Summary:

In this edition of the Munk Debates - Canada's premier international debates series - Noble Prize - winning economist Paul Krugman and former prime minister of Greece George Papandreou square off against former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Newt Gingrich and famed economist Arthur Laffer to debate if the rich should bear the brunt of higher taxes. For some the answer is obvious: redistribute the wealth of the top income earners who have enjoyed, for almost a generation, the lion's share of all income gains. Imposing higher taxes on the wealthy is the best way for countries to reinvest in their social safety nets, education, and infrastructure while protection the middle class. Others argue that anemic economic growth, not income inequality, is the real problem facing advanced countries. In a globalized economy, raising taxes on society's wealth creators leads to capital flight, falling government revenues, and less money for the poor. These same voices contend that lowering taxes on everyone stimulates innovation and investment, fuelling future prosperity. For the first time ever, this stimulating debates, which took place in front of a sold-out audience, is available in print, along with candid interviews with Paul Krugman, Newt Gengrich, and Arthur Laffer. With advanced countries facing overextended social services, crumbling infrastructure, and sluggish economic growth, the Munk Debates on economic inequality tackles the essential public policy issue: Should we tax the rich more? Book jacket.

Contents:

Should We Tax the Rich More? 1

Newt Gingrich in Conversation with Howard Green 53

Paul Krugman in Conversation with Howard Green 65

Arthur Laffer in Conversation with Howard Green 77.

Notes:

Debate held May 30, 2013, Toronto, Ontario.

Other Format:

Should we tax the rich more?.

ISBN:

9781770894211

1770894217

OCLC:

853308920