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What Josh Barro thinks about fiscal policy

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2 dated positions, 2026, in their own words. Our reading of what Josh Barro has said — not written or endorsed by them.

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  1. Our readingSeeking special tax treatment that could not sustainably be extended to everyone is morally wrong.

    Their wordsit's also morally wrong to seek out special treatment that could not sustainably be offered to everyone.

    ↗Stop Microlooting the Tax Codejoshbarro.com 1st of 3 in this piece

  3. Our readingHow big a government you want determines necessary tax rates, but any such system depends on people actually paying their taxes.

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    Their wordsThe necessary tax rates depend on how big a government you want, but all these systems rely on people paying taxes.

    ↗Stop Microlooting the Tax Codejoshbarro.com 3rd of 3 in this piece