400. How to Hate Taxes a Little Bit Less

Every year, Americans short the I.R.S. nearly half a trillion dollars. Most ideas to increase compliance are more stick than carrot — scary letters, audits, and penalties. But what if we gave taxpayers a chance to allocate how their money is spent, or even bribed them with a thank-you gift?

Episode 400 of the Freakonomics Radio podcast, hosted by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher, titled "400. How to Hate Taxes a Little Bit Less" was published on December 12, 2019 and runs 42 minutes.

December 12, 2019 ·42m · Freakonomics Radio

Summary

Every year, Americans short the I.R.S. nearly half a trillion dollars. Most ideas to increase compliance are more stick than carrot — scary letters, audits, and penalties. But what if we gave taxpayers a chance to allocate how their money is spent, or even bribed them with a thank-you gift?

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