Michael Graetz has done the near-impossible. He has come up with a sweeping tax reform plan that would simplify the system and retain the progressivity that is the linchpin of the American tax system. The book ought to appeal to liberals and conservatives and ought to be read by every presidential candidate out there.Norman Ornstein, Resident Scholar, American Enterprise Institute and co-author of The Broken Branch: How Congress Is Failing America and How to Get It Back on Track -- Norman Ornstein This is must reading for presidential candidates, members of the tax writing committees of Congress and all Americans who are interested in a growing economy. It should inspire us to summon the political will to scrap our broken tax system and replace it with one that is simpler, fair and better able to serve the economic needs of America.Jack Danforth, former United States Senator -- Jack Danforth There are few people on earth who understand the economics, the law, and the politics of the tax system as well as Michael Graetz. When the nation finally gets serious about reforming the tax code, this important book will be one of the reasons.Alan S. Blinder, Professor of Economics, Princeton University, former member of President Clintons Council of Economic Advisers, and former Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve -- Alan S. Blinder "The most interesting [ tax] plan I've seen."David Ignatius, The Washington Post -- David Ignatius * The Washington Post * Michael Graetz, one of the worlds leading tax policy experts, has put forth a plan that joins sensible economics with political possibility. His proposal should be essential reading for the next president.Glenn Hubbard, Dean, Columbia University Graduate School of Business, former chair of the Council of Economic Advisors under President George W. Bush -- Glenn Hubbard