How do you believe taxes affect government economic policy today? What types of reforms would you like to see in taxes? Should taxes be lowered overall? Should some groups be paying more than they are now? How would the changes you recommend affect the economy and the ability of the government to carry out its functions?

Which best explains how wealthy residents of italian cities contributed to the renaissance? a) wealthy residents bought works of art, which supported artists. b) wealthy residents participated in religion, which supported the church c) wealthy residents participated in music, which supported the arts. d) wealthy residents bought classical books, which supported scholars.