Taxes and Society
HNRS 2033 Sec. 2 - Spring 2018
Assistant Professor Christine Cheng Department of Accounting
Tu
Th
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
TBA
Taxes affect almost everyone, but few know about the fundamental concepts that influence political, business, and individual decisions. This course will cover taxation and its role in society.
Key focus areas:
"Taxes are what we pay for civilized society." Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
Why does T. R. Reid call our current tax system "a fine mess?"
How can politicians and voters use data analytics to make smarter policy decisions?
Who should benefit from tax breaks and other tax-saving policies? Why?
For more information contact ccheng@lsu.edu.
Fulfills General Education:
English Composition
Social Sciences
