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A mysterious man in a great coat sat at the table as well. His accent was very obvious when he spoke English. He opened up a manilla folder and was flipping through some documents or notes he had.
"Comrade General," the man started. "I have some ideas for how you can raise more revenue from the capitalists who are exploiting your workers and your country. Here are four possible taxes you can consider:"
>"An empty house tax
is a tax on residential properties that are left vacant for a certain period of time, usually more than six months. This tax aims to discourage speculation, increase housing supply, and reduce homelessness."
He flipped to the next page.
"Some countries and cities that have implemented this tax include Canada, Australia, France, and the UK. The benefits of this tax are that it can generate income for the government, encourage more efficient use of land and housing, and address social and environmental issues. The drawbacks are that it can be difficult to define and measure vacancy, enforce compliance, and avoid unintended consequences, such as reduced investment, increased rents, or displacement of owners."
>"A tax on very large supersized stores
is a tax on retail outlets that exceed a certain size or floor area, usually measured in square feet or meters. This tax aims to level the playing field between big-box retailers and smaller local businesses, and to mitigate the negative impacts of large-scale retail development on the environment, traffic, and community. Some countries and regions that have implemented this tax include France, Germany, and the US. The benefits of this tax are that it can generate income for the government, support small and medium enterprises, and preserve the character and diversity of local areas."
He squinted and went silent, before scanning the other page.
"The drawbacks are that it can be seen as discriminatory, anti-competitive, or protectionist, and that it can reduce consumer choice, convenience, and savings."
