If we ever want to get back to being the land of opportunity again, a place to start is getting clear on the greatest boom of the 20th century and its efficientcause in the JFK tax cuts.
Shipping will probably gain market share from less efficient modes of transport, but higher fuel prices may also causethe entire transportation pie to shrink.
Current tax policies, including the estate tax, cause wealthy people to put their money in tax havens and other tax-efficient savings vehicles or gift it to family members, trusts and charities.
This change in the structure of taxation would cause those now covered by employer plans to choose less generous packages and therefore make more efficient choices about health care.