Income tax -- History;Talmud -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
A passage from the Talmud concerning income tax policy is examined. The attempt is then made to apply the policy to a hypothetical situation and to see whether the policy is relevant to the modern era.
Books reviewed are: R. Dan Brumbaugh, Jr., Thrifts Under Siege. Paul Zane Pilzer, Other Peoples Money. Stephen Pizzo, Mary Flicker, and Paul Muolo, Inside Job: The Looting of Americas Savings and Loans. A Review Essay: The Savings and Loan Crisis...