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“A businessman who expects his output to be stolen, expropriated, or entirely taxed away will have little incentive to work, let alone any incentive to undertake investments and innovations.” quote by Daron Acemoğlu
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““A businessman who expects his output to be stolen, expropriated, or entirely taxed away will have little incentive to work, let alone any incentive to undertake investments and innovations.””

Daron Acemoğlu

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Source Book: Economics of the Public Sector, 2010

When people expect heavy taxation or expropriation, they lose motivation to produce or invest, hindering economic growth.

In simple terms: High taxes reduce work and investment drive.

Key Takeaway

Consider fair, predictable policies.

Themes

economics incentives policy investment

Mood

analytical critical serious

Type

explanatory policy

When to use this quote

  • government regulation
  • entrepreneurship
  • public finance

Key Concepts

taxation property rights innovation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What balance of tax and incentive encourages growth?
  • How can governments protect investors?
A Different Perspective

Assumes all actors respond uniformly to incentives.

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