In the late 1960s and 1970s, many prominent economists recommended the elimination of the military draft. The
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In the late 1960s and 1970s, many prominent economists recommended the elimination of the military draft. The draft allowed the government to set military wages below comparable market salary rates. Among their several reasons for opposition to the draft, several economists stated that “the draft is a tax.” Explain why. Who bears the burden of the draft tax and why?
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Economists who referred to the military draft as a tax were highlighting the economic concept that the draft represents a forced labor obligation imposed on individuals Just like taxes which require i...View the full answer
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