Cracks in the Foundation exposes flaws in the conservative position on taxes and government. Based on evidence, not opinions, the author shows that: - Our tax burden grew during most of the 20th century, but didn t prevent our prosperity. - Wealthy countries including several with high economic growth have high tax burdens; poor countries have low tax burdens. - Investment in the public sector makes us healthier, wealthier, and freer. - In the federal government, contractors and grant recipients outnumber civil servants more than four to one. - Outsourcing more government work to the private sector is apt to have a very limited effect on the cost of government. - The private sector cannot replace government in caring for the needy. - Faith-based initiatives may help the urban poor but they are no panacea.

Cracks in the Foundation: Refuting the Conservative Case for Low Taxes and Small Government

Business & Money

Elaine J. Handelman

Economics

Beaver's Pond Press, Inc.

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Cracks in the Foundation: Refuting the Conservative Case for Low Taxes and Small Government