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> I guess i dont really understand why though. Accounts at central banks might make taxation easier for governments, especially if other current (and possibly
by wsc981 6y ago
> I guess i dont really understand why though.
Accounts at central banks might make taxation easier for governments, especially if other current (and possibly savings) accounts at normal banks would be banned.
Also it would be easier for governments to select policies based on someones income. E.g. tax high income people more and provide financial benefits for low income people.
Also a universal basic income would be easier to implement if every citizen has only a single account at a central bank.
- Viliam1234 6y agoIt would also be easier to watch and seize the transations of people who oppose the governments. Maybe your tax would depend on your social score. It would allow to automatically punish not only the targets directly, but also everyone who interacts with them. Like, not only would the undesirables not be allowed to get a good job or study at university, they couldn't even buy an ice cream at the corner, because the vendor would be warned that if they accept their money, the vendor's social score will be reduced in turn. (And there is no way to accept the payment without the system seeing the transaction.) The companies would be warned that if they hire them, their tax rate will be increased. The government could enforce social ostracism even if most people wouldn't mind the thoughtcrime per se.