400. How to Hate Taxes a Little Bit Less
- Author
- Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher
- Published
- Thu 12 Dec 2019
- Episode Link
- https://freakonomics.com
Every year, Americans short the I.R.S. nearly half a trillion dollars. Most ideas to increase compliance are more stick than carrot — scary letters, audits, and penalties. But what if we gave taxpayers a chance to allocate how their money is spent, or even bribed them with a thank-you gift?
