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Daylight Robbery

How Tax Shaped Our Past and Will Change Our Future

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Daylight Robbery

By: Dominic Frisby
Narrated by: Dominic Frisby
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Brought to you by Penguin.

For most people, tax is something we pay, simply because we must. We seldom think much more about it; in fact, tax is something we'd rather forget.

But the reality is that tax is the key to power. No government can survive without tax revenue - it is the fuel that every state, large and small, runs on. Many of the problems we face today, not least the enormous wealth gaps between rich and poor and between generations, can be traced back to our systems of tax. If you tax windows, many will sacrifice their daylight. If you tax cigarettes, some people will choose not to smoke; others will take up smuggling. Tax companies too much and many will relocate offshore.

In Daylight Robbery, Dominic Frisby offers an alternative vision of a system that is as old as civilisation itself. It will take you on a whirlwind journey through the history of taxation, from ancient Mesopotamia right up to the present day, explaining the key dynamics of taxation around the world and arguing that governments are going to have to radically change who they tax and how if they are to succeed in the future.

©2019 Dominic Frisby (P)2019 Penguin Audio Economics Macroeconomics Taxation Thought-Provoking Capitalism

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never thought tax could be so interesting. many of the problems of the world can be traced back to taxation. well worth reading.

excellent analysis of tax treatment in society

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Thanks for the great education Dom.A great insight to the dreaded T word Absolutely great

exceptional read 📚

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Everyone should read this book! Not sure I agree on everything but Dominic writes and reads well. Thorough research and honest opinions. Would buy him a pint anyday. Thanks Dom

Everyone should read this book!

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I really enjoyed this book. It contains a lot of information which is delivered in a way that remains engaging.

Engaging listen on a dull but important topic

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I honestly can not recommend this book highly enough! Dominic, thank you for taking the time to create this masterpiece.

Eye opening

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My God if only part of this was applied the world would be a better place. Thank you Dominic Frisby for such a wide ranging and clear exposition on what superficially is a boring subject. You're also a fantastic narrator.

Important, stimulating & entertaining

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The author takes you through the lens of history via an intriguing tax history, to present day. The contents of this book should be read/listened to by the young generation. Otherwise, this saying will manifest - "blessed are the young, for they shall inherit the debt of the nation state".

A must read for this generation

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I really enjoyed it but you lose a star for anything related to Roger Ver.

Enjoyable, enlightening and well read.

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Delivered Very well by the author...opened my eyes on the history of taxation and how the world we live in is controlled and influenced by taxation....very relevant to whats going on currently...a must read for everyone...highly recommended..

Brilliant and Excellent

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This books offers a wonderful view of history through the lenses of tax. I very interesting and cogent account is given.

The predictions for the future are very interesting but we will have to wait and see how accurate they are.

I hope Mr Frisbee continues to write more books and I will be sure to listen to them.

Lay off the Bitcoin thought please.

Wonderful history and a very interesting set of predictions

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