Summary
NPR’s Planet Money Summer School episode explores how taxes can influence people's behavior and the broader economy. It discusses whether taxes can help reduce poverty and protect the environment, with insights from Professor Darrick Hamilton.
Key Facts
- The episode is part of NPR’s Planet Money Summer School series.
- Professor Darrick Hamilton from The New School speaks about the effects of taxes.
- Topics include using taxes to reduce poverty and save the environment.
- The episode mentions terms like progressive taxation and Pigouvian tax.
- The show includes other episodes that discuss tax-related themes.
- The podcast is available on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- Planet Money+ offers bonus episodes for subscribers.
