The following article is presented as "research":  http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110906152459.htm

My problem is - it sounds like rather poor research.

"A more progressive tax system makes people happier" is the title.

It's almost one of those "DUH!" moments.

Now, I do understand the need to verify that what you think is true, actually is ( Read more... )

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"Two hours of pushing broom buys a 8x12 four-bit room."

Let's think about that. "Pushing Broom" - quite easily a minimum wage job (though back in 1964, when there was no minimum wage"  Two hours of general sweeping earns 50 cents (four bits).  That's enough to rent a small motel room for a night.

Minimum wage now - $7.25, and you ( Read more... )