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Fake News And The Tax Law, Kathleen Delaney Thomas, Erin Scharff

Washington and Lee Law Review

The public misunderstands many aspects of the tax system. For example, people frequently misunderstand how marginal tax rates work, misperceive their own average tax rates, and believe they benefit from tax deductions for which they are ineligible. Such confusion is understandable given the complexity of our tax laws. Unfortunately, research suggests these misconceptions shape voter preferences about tax policy which, in turn, impact the policies themselves.

That people are easily confused by taxes is nothing new. With the rise of social media platforms, however, the speed at which misinformation campaigns can now move to shape public opinion is far faster. …

The Virtual Water Cooler And The Nlrb: Concerted Activity In The Age Of Facebook, Lauren K. Neal

Washington and Lee Law Review

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