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The Income Tax: Root of All Evil
by Frank Chodorov · 1954
★★★★★Editor's Pickbeginner
Chodorov's classic argument that the 16th Amendment fundamentally transformed America's relationship between citizen and state. By claiming a portion of every person's earnings, the government established a principle of ownership over individual labor — a form of servitude dressed in democratic clothing.
★ Why We Recommend It
This is one of the most important works in the liberty tradition — essential for any serious student of free markets and individual rights.
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★ Key Takeaways
What You'll Learn from The Income Tax: Root of All Evil
- 1This work offers rigorous analysis of its subject from a liberty-oriented perspective.
- 2The author builds a systematic argument from first principles.
- 3The implications for policy and practice are far-reaching.
- 4Readers will gain tools for understanding the unintended consequences of intervention.
- 5Essential reading for anyone serious about the ideas of freedom.
★ About the Author
Frank Chodorov
Frank Chodorov (1887–1966) was an American author, journalist, and libertarian thinker. He was a disciple of Henry George who became one of the most articulate voices for voluntarism and individual sovereignty.
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