In this episode, professors from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan tackle the question, “What’s wrong with taxes?” They discuss a brief history of taxes in the U.S., why income taxes are so complicated, ideas for reform, and more. Then, Professor Scott Rick talks about his research into the ways that spouses shape each other’s spending habits.
Contents of this episode:
Taxes discussion: 01:01-33:56
Spending interview: 33:59-38:40
More information about some of the topics discussed on today’s episode:
Book: Taxes in America: What Everyone Needs to Know by Leonard E. Burman and Joel Slemrod
Book: Rebellion, Rascals, and Revenue: Tax Follies and Wisdom through the Ages by Michael Keen and Joel Slemrod
Paper: “The Lifecycle of the 47 Percent” by Don Fullerton and Nirupama Rao
Paper: “You Spent How Much? Toward an Understanding of How Romantic Partners Respond to Each Other’s Financial Decisions” by Jenny G. Olson and Scott Rick
Paper: “Common Cents: Bank Account Structure and Couples’ Relationship Dynamics” by Jenny G. Olson, Scott Rick, Deborah J. Small, and Eli J. Finkel
And to learn more about other work being done by Michigan Ross faculty, visit our website.
Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at baspodcast@umich.edu.
---
Business and Society is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.
Copyright 2023 - University of Michigan
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
