| 03 July 2007
Now that Gordon Brown is free of the clammy embrace of his Treasury mandarins,
he may want to brush up on his political economy by reading a newly published
guide to the great Adam Smith.
The Institute of Economic Affairs has published Dr Eamonn Butler's 'Adam Smith
- A Primer', with some quotes specially written for Gordon:
Regulations on commerce are ill founded and counterproductive. Prosperity
is threatened by taxes, import tariffs, export subsidies and preferences for
domestic industries.
Geddit, Gordon, less tax, not more!
A country’s future income depends on the rate of capital accumulation.
The more that is invested in better productive processes, the more wealth will
be created in the future.
Geddit, Gordon, stop borrowing money!
Taxes should be proportionate to income and ought to be certain and convenient
to pay. They should be cheap to collect, should not hamper business, should
not be so onerous as to encourage evasion and should not require frequent visits
from tax gatherers.
Geddit, Gordon, abolish corporation tax!
Human nature is a better guide to the creation of a harmonious society
than the overweening reason of zealots and visionaries.
Geddit, Gordon, no more special advisers or spin doctors!
Gordon you can buy the book here,
and by the way, get an extra copy for Ed Balls.
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