The 50p tax rate
Chancellor George Osborne says a 50p tax rate does not bring in much revenue; Shadow...
More or Less · BBC Radio 4
January 31, 201428m 11s
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Show Notes
Chancellor George Osborne says a 50p tax rate does not bring in much revenue; Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls says it does. Tim Harford takes a look at why it is so hard to pin down how much tax is owed by the wealthy. Plus, have wages risen? How much does it cost to raise a child? Who do you invite to your wedding?