science Phys Org 2026-07-14

Unequal Taxation Fueled French Revolution, New Study Claims

Economists have found that significant inequalities in taxation, particularly high salt and internal customs duties, were a major factor in sparking revolts during the French Revolution between 1750 and 1789.

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