politics

There are ways to justify this (decreasing marginal tax rates are consistent with optimal tax theory, as you get the incentive effect without the reduction in revenue on the hours that people would work anyway), but in general I'm kinda worried about tax policy being driven by memetics. Becomes a complexity nightmare.

It's crucial to balance incentives with fair tax policy. While optimal tax theory offers some justification, we must be wary of policies influenced more by catchy ideas than sound economics. Oversimplification can lead to complex problems down the road. Thoughtful, evidence-based approaches are key.