Argues that unconstrained legislative majorities overtax political minorities and proposes that a general principle of a uniform, proportional rate of tax be applied at all income levels.

Examines structural flaws in U.S. fiscal politics as reflected in current budget deficits. Argues for the adoption of constitutional constraints that will change basic rules of the fiscal body politic.

This rereleased AEI Classic presents some of the public issues involved in the growth of public debt.

This rereleased AEI Classic presents some of the public issues involved in the growth of public debt.