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Milton Friedman

We have a system that increasingly taxes work and subsidizes nonwork.

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The quote means that the government is making it harder for people who work by taking more of their earnings through taxes, while giving financial support to those who do not work. This creates a situation where working is less rewarding compared to receiving help without working.

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