Tag Archives: Material Oppression

First Principles: If Duties Are Too High, They Lessen Consumption… This Forms A Complete Barrier Against Any Material Oppression of the Citizens By Taxes of This Class

Posted on April 3, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“If duties are too high, they lessen the consumption; the collection is eluded; and the product to the treasury is not so great as when they are confined within proper and moderate bounds. This forms a complete barrier against any … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Heavy Taxation Reduces Consumption Which In Turn Reduces Revenue

Posted on December 12, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“If duties are too high, they lessen the consumption; the collection is eluded; and the product to the treasury is not so great as when they are confined within proper and moderate bounds. This forms a complete barrier against any … Continue reading →

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