Econ 201: Taxation
For interest
The US tax system is one of the most progressive in the world...but its social program benefits are among the least. (Washington Post, April 5, 2013)
US marginal income tax rates over time (Vox, October 26, 2015)
David Leonhardt does a great analysis of the US tax system (New York Times, April 14, 2010)
How progressive is the US tax system? (New York Times, April 13, 2009)
For amusement
"American People Hire High-Powered Lobbyist to Push Interests in Congress", The Onion
Simpsons quotes about taxation