Should we tax the rich more?
Subtitle: Krugman and Papandreou vs. Gingrich and Laffer : the Munk Debate on economic inequality
By: edited by Rudyard Griffiths
Contributors: Krugman, Paul R., panelist; Laffer, Arthur B., panelist; Papandreou, Giorgos A., 1952- panelist
Series: Munk debates; Munk debates
Publisher: House of Anansi Press
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 101
ISBN-13: 9781770894211; 9781770894228
Subjects: Rich people; Steuer; Equality; Reichtum; Income distribution; Ungleichheit; Wohlfahrt; Taxation; Mittelstand; Fiscal policy; Verteilungsgerechtigkeit
Other titles: Munk Debate on economic inequality
Description: As middle-class incomes stagnate in advanced economies while the rich experience record income gains, the 11th semi-annual Munk Debate pits wealth redistribution supporters Paul Krugman and George Papandreou against Newt Gingrich and Arthur Laffer to debate taxation -- should the rich pay more? 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 such as Canada to reinvest in their social safety nets, education, and infrastructure while protecting 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, fueling future prosperity. With advanced countries facing overextended social services, crumbling infrastructure, and sluggish economic growth, this premiere debate series on economic inequality tackles the essential public policy issue: Should we tax the rich more?
Notes: Debate held May 30, 2013, Toronto, Ontario.

Issued also in electronic format.
Table of contents: title: Introduction by Rudyard Griffiths; title: Should we tax the rich more?; title: Newt Gingrich in conversation with Howard Green; title: Paul Krugman in conversation with Howard Green; title: Arthur laffer in conversation with Howard Green.