the AVI-YONAHFINAL.DOC FEBRUARY 26‚ 2002 2/26/02 5:38 PM Book Review Why Tax the Rich? Efficiency‚ Equity‚ and Progressive Taxation Reuven S. Avi-Yonah† Does Atlas Shrug? The Economic Consequences of Taxing the Rich. Edited by Joel B. Slemrod.∗ Cambridge: Harvard University Press‚ 2000. Pp. 524. $57.95. In Greek mythology‚ Atlas was a giant who carried the world on his shoulders. In Ayn Rand’s 1957 novel Atlas Shrugged‚ Atlas represents the “ prime movers” —the talented few who bear
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The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe is a story centred upon an act of revenge. Poe with his characters demonstrates how an unchecked emotion of a person can lead to another’s destruction. Montresor is used by Poe to exemplify the violence of which humans are capable of doing in terms of revenge. Stepp (1976) further concludes that by so doing Poe suggests that Montresor or his nature resides within each person who reads the story [...]. The implication is clearly that any person could‚ provide
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Compiled and illustrated by P.R. Ramachander* aebmfw ]gs©mÃpIÄ -þ kamlcn¨Xv ]n. BÀ. cmaN{µÀ Introduction - AhXmcnI Proverbs are called “Pazham chollugal” in Malayalam. Literally that means ancient sayings. It is well known that Proverbs reflect the culture of the people and their language. These have been coined based on centauries of human experience and are used very effectively by people to drive home very important point while they are speaking or writing. People who have lived in Kerala villages
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wallow in self-pity. Whereas Morrie viewed aging and death as a time to teach others and family as a give love‚ get love situation that he could not live without. Morrie viewed life in a completely positive and selfless perspective‚ making him the epitome of the perfect way to live life. King Lear had a very different perspective than Morrie on how to live life at the beginning of the play. Realizing his old age‚ Lear saw this as a time to be carefree and unburdened by responsibility: “Know that
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Conflict can be internal or external‚ as exemplified in “Diving into the Wreck” and “Storm Warnings”. Conflict is the common theme between these two poems. Both of these poems were written by Adrienne Rich. Rich was an American poet and she was also a feminist. She wrote “Diving into the Wreck” during time period where women were still viewed as house wives. Even though some women had jobs‚ they were not giving the same benefits as male coworkers. The external conflict is between the women and the
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to be rich‚ while another one is to be famous. Though these two words are somehow closely related if you think about the celebrities who are famous and rich at the same time‚ there are some others who only have high recognition but not rich‚ such as Mother Teresa who devoted her whole life doing charity for the poor. Therefore‚ the topic that I am really interested in is about whether to be rich or to be famous is the key word for success. Being famous does not necessary mean bring rich‚ and vice-versa
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story. A young man asked an old rich man how he made his money. The old man said‚ “Well‚ son‚ it was 1932‚ I invested ten cents in two apples. I spent the entire day polishing the apples and sold them for 20 cents. I continued this system for a month‚ by the end of which I’d accumulated a fortune of 1 dollar and 30 cents. Then‚ I invest this money to another business until now I have the fortune about 20 millions. “From the story‚ the old rich man finally becomes rich through the investment. Nowadays
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achievements in life that inspire people. One is to be rich‚ while another one is to be famous. Though these two words are somehow closely related if you think about the celebrities who are famous and rich at the same time‚ there are some others who only have high recognition but not rich. There is significant differences between being rich and being famous. Becoming rich can be hard or it was as simple as buying a lottery ticket. Some people becomes rich with their lucky lottery number while others have
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More Taxes for the Rich The United States of America is the land of freedom‚ equality‚ and opportunity for each and every American‚ with the ability to live the “American Dream.” The American Dream suggests that anyone in the United States is able to follow their hopes and aspirations‚ succeed through hard work‚ and has the potential to lead a happy and successful life. Through hard work and dedication‚ reaching success and wealth is never too far‚ everyone receives as much as they put in. America
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F-Scott-Fitzgerald once said ¨I have never been able to forgive the rich for being rich and it colored my entire life and works.¨ This quote says that being rich is the promise life and the key to happiness. To the people the ´´American Dream´´ means that if you are nothing or poor you can pull yourself up and work hard to become rich and famous. In his novel‚ The Great Gatsby‚ F-Scott-Fitzgerald suggests that the American Dream is something that could be achieved‚ but not easily and has died through
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