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It wouldn't be the first time - I should have phrased that more speculatively - tnx.
> Tax colletion becoming compromised is the result of a larger societal impact from corruption upstream.
So perhaps a feedback loop? Both an effect and a cause.
> the IRS's woes are a red flag that should be jumped on
As "that isn't us - we don't do that - it just isn't done" norms weaken, the available "jumped on" response perhaps does as well.
I wonder how good the research literature on strengthening civil society and institutions is?
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It wouldn't be the first time - I should have phrased that more speculatively - tnx.
> Tax colletion becoming compromised is the result of a larger societal impact from corruption upstream.
So perhaps a feedback loop? Both an effect and a cause.
> the IRS's woes are a red flag that should be jumped on
As "that isn't us - we don't do that - it just isn't done" norms weaken, the available "jumped on" response perhaps does as well.
I wonder how good the research literature on strengthening civil society and institutions is?