npub1g0tuf634rz4suczwj7kgnecr6cyt0eu9xmp3sp0fku68mqehq4msp3tvm4 (npub1g0t…tvm4) Setting a level for "normal" profits would make the tax predictable, and taxes aren't supposed to be punishments. ETA: A post-facto tax *would* be a bit arbitrary.
I suppose a windfall tax might disincentivize corporations from preparing for emergencies, since they wouldn't be able to gouge on sales of suddenly scarce supplies? Though it should be the gov't and charities doing the stock-piling, I suppose.
Sorry I'm being skeptical, just trying to anticipate the opposition.
Dr Dan Marshall /
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2023-11-29 18:23:39
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