Saturday, September 3, 2011

The Importance of Positive Analysis: Luxury Tax on Yachts - Walter E. Williams - Townhall Conservative

Ignorance, Stupidity or Connivance? - Page 1 - Walter E. Williams - Townhall Conservative

In the 1990s, Congress imposed a 10 percent luxury tax on yachts, private airplanes and expensive automobiles. This article provides a good example of the consequences of not taking the time to do positive economic analysis before enacting a policy.