Arthur Johnson Memorial Library

Graetz, Michael J. frey50

Death by a thousand cuts : the fight over taxing inherited wealth Michael J. Graetz and Ian Shapiro - Princeton, N.J. Princeton University Press c2005 - 372 p. 24 cm.

Includes Bibliographical references

A political mystery -- Genesis of the repeal coalition -- Squall or sea change? -- An opportunity missed -- An advocate for the working rich -- Stories from the grasstops -- Changing the face for repeal -- Talking the talk -- Exploiting the think tank gap -- Disorganized democrats -- Pushing against an open door -- The running room of public opinion -- The missing link -- Building a strong offense -- The birth of a new coalition -- Billionaires battle -- Paint-by-numbers lawmaking -- The final four -- Winners, losers, and uncertainty -- Stories trump science -- Money, money, money -- Morals of the mysteries -- Another storm gathering.

0691122938 (alk. paper)

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Inheritance and transfer tax--United States.


United States--Politics and government--2001-

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