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And why is there no integration with other innovative ideas, such as ‘behavioural nudges’ or ‘luxury taxes’? Second, he does not deploy the full toolkit of cultural evolutionary theory.

From Nature • Feb. 19, 2019

“You cannot spell ‘release your taxes’ as easily so we used ‘resist’ to stand for what our ask is,” he said.

From Washington Times • May 15, 2017

They could choose to assume that taxes’ share of GDP will rise in the future.

From BusinessWeek • Jan. 7, 2015

Gasoline taxes’ unpopularity with the voters is one reason, of course, but there’s no reason to think people would like a vehicle miles traveled tax or hybrid car tax any better.

From Slate • Dec. 9, 2013

And so, if he needs money, he is justified in asking his subjects for it, and so does what is called 'laying taxes' upon them.

From Marie Antoinette and Her Son by Mühlbach, L. (Luise)