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Michael Hermens's avatar

It is difficult to make the case that high government spending causes well being in this debate. There are many freedom oriented policies that Scandinavian countries have that the US does not. School voice in Sweden comes to mind. Perhaps that causes higher rates of well being instead of taxes. Perhaps

Second, if high taxes (say 65-70%) create well being, what would higher taxes on high income people do, say 99%? Higher well being? How about 115% tax on high incomes? Imagine how many more people would obtain services, products and transfer payments without having to work for them. I know a lot of people who live off others and live well who are very happy.

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Stephen Grossman's avatar

>people who live off others and live well who are very happy.

Happy by what standard?

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PolizRajt's avatar

Self-rating.

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