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Revenue reform has not been defined by any of its advocates to my knowledge, but seems to be accepted as something which is to supply every man's wants without any cost or effort on his part.
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Grant critiques the vague nature of revenue reform as proposed by its advocates, suggesting unrealistic expectations.
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