How can the government raise more revenue?

7 May 2026 · 44 min · S2 E2

Episode How can the government raise more revenue?

0:00 44:24

Janaline and Glenn discuss different ways of raising revenue for the government and the effects of different approaches on how people behave and therefore how much can be raised.

Here's a transcript.

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Music:"Insurrection"

Written by Pierre Chrétien

Performed by the Soul Jazz Orchestra

Courtesy of Do Right Music Inc.

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