Title: Planet Money: Not All Santa Suits Are Created Equal (Audio Q&A)
Course: Alabama Economics Sample Syllabus > Section: Unit 12: Trade

Description: Taxing imports makes imported goods more expensive for consumers. So why aren’t all seemingly similar items taxed the same? This audio story focuses on imported suits for Santa Claus impersonators. These red suits with white fur trim are worn by thousands of Santa Clauses around the Christmas holidays. Some of these outfits are taxed, while others are not. Listen to learn more about the sometimes-complicated laws that determine why not all Santa suits are taxed equally.

Estimated Completion Time: 15 minutes