"Here we are, in the midst of great affluence and a badly skewed
distribution of income. Yet, somehow, efforts are well advanced to
abolish the estate tax as a first step toward ending the
century-old consensus on the idea of progressivity in taxation.
Michael Graetz and Ian Shapiro tell in vivid detail the sad (at
least to me) story of how that is happening."--Paul Volcker, former
chairman of the Federal Reserve
"An immensely readable and illuminating look at the estate tax
issue and its implications for future American tax policy."--Bill
Bradley, former United States Senator
"[A] compelling book--a story that should be read by everyone
who wants to understand the new power players of the right and
their next target: the income tax system itself. When two of
America's best academics combine theory with shoe leather
reporting, the results are splendid."--David Gergen, Kennedy School
of Government, Harvard University; former White House adviser to
presidents Nixon, Ford, Reagan, and Clinton.
"It's not about taxes, stupid. It's about politics! The book for
Democrats who really want to know What's the Matter With
Kansas?"--Sylvia Nasar, author of "A Beautiful Mind"
""Death By a Thousand Cuts" is a marvelous book. I think of it
as sort of a "Moneyball" for politics, with the role of Billy Bean
played by Grover Norquist. The story of how Norquist and company
pulled one over on the Democrats (and perhaps centrists of all
stripes) is a great read. The book is certain to become a bible for
inside-the-beltway readers, but it should be read by a very wide
audience. The book changed the way I think about the politics of
the estate tax debate. In fact, the book has changed my views
aboutthe politics of a number of related issues."--Joe Bankman,
Stanford University School of Law
"How was the estate tax law overhauled? Why was the tax
eliminated for those who die in 2010? Graetz and Shapiro tell the
story with wit, verve, and insight. The authors avoid accounts that
overvalue the role of rhetorical cleverness or individual greed.
They show instead how repeal proponents, out to make their case,
skillfully employed powerful narratives about moral principle. This
brilliant book brings human drama to the arid domain of tax policy.
It is essential reading for those who would influence future
debates about progressive taxation and the American ideal of fair
opportunity for all."--Jeffrey Lehman, President, Cornell
University
"This is a terrific book--llively, well written, and razor
sharp. Shapiro and Graetz take us on a splendid tour of American
politics: out to visit policy entrepreneurs far from the beltway,
over to the Washington players at the Heritage Foundation, and deep
into the system in the workings of the congressional conference
committees. This book is an intelligent person's Showdown at Gucci
Gulch--far broader in its canvas's, deeper in its analysis, but
just as gripping in its eye for telling political detail."--James
Morone, author of "Hellfire Nation"
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