Government spending across federal, state, and local levels
Out of the $22,083 per person that Americans spent on government in 2016, we dedicated about 24 percent, or $5,380, to health care.OECD General Government Spending data. This is almost triple what we spent on defense. The second-largest spending category...
Read moreMarginal tax rate for the wealthiest Americans
Between 1930 and 1980 the top marginal tax rate was 78 percent. From 1951 and 1963 it was more than 90 percent. Today it is 37%.
Read moreHow much do wealthy countries spend per person on government?
When you add up all the public spending at the local, state, and national level, Americans spend as much or more on government than most advanced economies.
Read moreNational income captured by the wealthiest Americans
The top 10 percent capture about half of all national income generated in the United States. It wasn't always this way.
Read moreThe Bargain
Government taxes us, and we expect something in return. That something is The Bargain.
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