
The Laffer Curve
The Laffer Curve is the visual conception of a theory developed by supply-side economist Arthur Laffer to show the relationship between marginal income tax rates and the amount of tax revenue collected by State governments. An economist, Mr. Laffer first gained prominence by serving on Ronald Reagan’s Economic Policy Advisory Board from 1981–89. The Curve was, and still is, used to illustrate Laffer’s main premise; … Continue reading The Laffer Curve