The income tax is flawed for a number of reasons - it discourages economic growth and encourages a bloated government. Mark Skousen bloatdiscourageeconomic Change image and share on social
The U.S. Constitution was meant to be universal, not just something that only America would observe. The principle of defending liberty for all people ideally should apply everywhere in the world. Mark Skousen americaapplyconstitution Change image and share on social
The true principle of taxation is the benefit principle - those who benefit from a government service should pay for it. It's also known as the 'user pay' principle. Every effort should be made to link the payment of taxes or fees to the cost associated with the government service. Mark Skousen benefitcosteffort share on social
In the early 1980s, I wrote a book called 'The Complete Guide to Financial Privacy.' If I would write that book today, it would be a pamphlet. There is precious little privacy left. Mark Skousen 1980sbookcall Change image and share on social
It is business that generates the jobs, income and taxes that keep a country going. Mark Skousen businesscountrygenerate Change image and share on social
I have on my bookshelf a series of books with opposite titles: 'The Alpha Strategy' and the 'Omega Strategy'; 'Asia Rising' and 'Asia Falling'; 'Free to Choose' and 'Free to Lose'; 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' and 'How to Lose Friends and Alienate People.' Visitors love the collection. Mark Skousen alienatealphaasia share on social
The triumph of persuasion over force is the sign of a civilized society. Mark Skousen civilizeforcepersuasion Change image and share on social
Our society does not give nearly enough credit to business leaders who create jobs, behave ethically and provide products and services that enhance our lives. Mark Skousen behavebusinesscreate Change image and share on social
Bill Gates and Warren Buffett have their 'Giving Pledge,' where billionaires promise to give away the majority of their wealth when they die. My Social Security Pledge is better - to give money to good causes when you are alive. Besides, more Americans can participate. Mark Skousen aliveamericanbill share on social
In my book, 'The Big Three in Economics,' I found that the press has frequently and prematurely written the obituary of Adam Smith and his free-market philosophy, only to see a new and more vibrant global marketplace reemerge after being savagely attacked by Keynesians, Marxists, and assorted socialists. Mark Skousen adamassortattack share on social