Episode 11 – The 2nd Certainty in Life – Taxes!

53% of Americans are "very bothered" by the complexity of the US tax system – rightly so, explains Prof. Peter Hongler in this episode of "Views from the Sister Republic". While it bears some similarities to the Swiss one, it differs in many important aspects, such as the lack of a value-added tax (VAT). What are the reasons for these differences? What should we make of Donald J. Trump’s ideas? And what changes would an expert prioritize?Prof. Peter Hongler dives into these questions and shows that taxes can be quite fun to discuss! Peter joined the University of St.Gallen in 2019 as chaired professor of tax law. He serves as the director of the Institute of Law and Economics (ILE-HSG).Book recommendation: The Myth of Ownership: Taxes and Justice : Murphy, Liam B., Nagel, Thomas