Mr. Gordon is the author of ‘An Empire of Wealth: The Epic History of American…
Legislature weighs the elimination of levies on property, a relic of the 18th century.
Over the past 140 years, as corporate America moved toward accounting transparency, the federal government manages its budget in ways that let management — the politicians — pursue their own interests.
With government fraud and waste running rampant, why not incentivize employees to cut unnecessary expenses?
‘Men love power,’ Madison groused, especially when it comes to government spending.
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