NPR, Six Policies Economists Love (And Politicians Hate):
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Eliminate the mortgage tax deduction. …
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End the tax deduction companies get for providing health-care to employees. …
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Eliminate the corporate income tax. …
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Eliminate all income and payroll taxes. All of them. For everyone. Taxes discourage whatever you're taxing, but we like income, so why tax it? Payroll taxes discourage creating jobs. Not such a good idea. Instead, impose a consumption tax, designed to be progressive to protect lower-income households.
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Tax carbon emissions. …
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Legalize marijuana. …
(Hat Tip: The Volokh Cospiracy.)
