Dr. Laffer is interviewed about the origin story of “The Laffer Curve,” his involvement in political and economic history, taxes during the Great Depression, the use of tariffs, and if the United States would ever add a consumption tax....
Audio / May 02,2023
Podcast on “The Emergence of Arthur Laffer” | Dr. Brian Domitrovic on News Books in Biography
The Emergence of Arthur Laffer explores the origins of Arthur Laffer’s economic theories and how they became a part of mainstream economic policy. Utilizing interviews and archival material, Laffer’s life is traced from his early education through to his time working for the Nixon and...
Articles / December 12,2021
When You’re Right, Well, You’re Right: Laffer Curve
In this lesson, Dr. Laffer details the origins, practical uses, and theory behind the Laffer Curve. The Laffer Curve looks at the relationship between tax rates and tax revenues. The basic theory behind this relationship is that changes in tax rates have two effects on...