progressive consumption tax

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, progressive consumption tax has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Ezra Klein Show (Aug 2025).

A consumption tax is a tax levied on consumption spending on goods and services. The tax base of such a tax is the money spent on consumption. Consumption taxes are usually indirect, such as a sales tax or a value-added tax. However, a consumption tax can also be structured as a form of direct, personal taxation, which is known as an expenditure tax.

progressive consumption tax at a glance
Mentioned in1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heardAug 2025 on The Ezra Klein Show
FieldEconomics, Tax Policy

Who talks about progressive consumption tax on podcasts?

progressive consumption tax came up; the most recent mention was Aug 2025 on The Ezra Klein Show.

What is progressive consumption tax mentioned alongside?

progressive consumption tax is most often mentioned alongside Anthropic, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and Congressional Budget Office (CBO).

Mentioned together: Anthropic, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), European Union, Federal Reserve, Flexport, Ford, Heritage Foundation, Home Depot, China