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munificent on June 28, 2018 | parent | context | favorite | on: Squeezed: Why Our Families Can’t Afford America

> taking all the money from the businessmen that are most effective will demolish what is left of the economy, overnight.

Do you have any data showing that top marginal rate negatively correlates to economic growth?

I'm looking at the charts right now and, if anything, a high marginal rate appears to lead to greater growth.

rich-and-poor on June 28, 2018 [–]

Can you show me the charts?

munificent on June 28, 2018 | [–]

Just google "marginal tax rate history" and "us gdp history".

rich-and-poor on June 28, 2018 | | [–]

I'm looking at the charts right now and, if anything, a high rate of gun violence seems to lead to greater growth.

I'm making a joke, but your analysis is exceptionally weak.

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