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John Campbell on Conservative Myths About Tax Cuts for the Rich

John Campbell on Conservative Myths About Tax Cuts for the Rich

Update: 2025-10-22
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Mike talks with John L. Campbell, the Class of 1925 Professor and Professor of Sociology Emeritus at Dartmouth College. He’s the author of the recently released book, Pay Up! Conservative Myths About Tax Cuts for the Rich, which they discuss on this episode.


Topics Mike & John cover include:




  • the main conservative tax cut myths




  • the Laffer Curve and “self-funding” tax cuts




  • neoliberalism - intellectual movement or marketing strategy?




  • when are tax rates too high?




  • US taxes in international perspective




  • government vs market inefficiency




  • social programs and dependency




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John Campbell on Conservative Myths About Tax Cuts for the Rich

John Campbell on Conservative Myths About Tax Cuts for the Rich

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