EPISODE · Apr 14, 2025 · 5 MIN
The Government Doesn't Make Money—You Do | Carol Roth
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You build wealth through hard work, experience, and skill—but where does the government get its wealth? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, financial expert Carol Roth explains the truth about government revenue, taxation, and spending. She breaks down why the government doesn’t create wealth—it takes it from citizens through taxes and borrowing—and how this impacts the economy, personal freedom, and national prosperity. Understand how real wealth is created and why government overreach threatens it. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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You build wealth through hard work, experience, and skill—but where does the government get its wealth? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, financial expert Carol Roth explains the truth about government revenue, taxation, and spending. She breaks down why the government doesn’t create wealth—it takes it from citizens through taxes and borrowing—and how this impacts the economy, personal freedom, and national prosperity. Understand how real wealth is created and why government overreach threatens it. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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