Say "No" to Black Economy
What is black economy? Black economy is economy where it usually involve cash transactions dealing where it become untraceable and thus untaxable business dealing. In a way it is illegal as this mean country government unable to collect the tax amount according to law. There are many reason why black economy exist and will continue to exist. For some, it is because they claim that the taxes are too high or some law regulations are too difficult making it easier to resort to illegal method. For trader, it is opportunity to make money while for consumer it is because it is cheaper . So why say No to black economy? From a buddhist perspective: 1. breaking the precept of lying - Perhaps many are not aware. but when one are involve in black economy, it mean that someone will have to make a fake document or report for the missing transaction. So in a word , someone will have to lie to government. and in buddhist teaching, even a small evil act committed could bring the consequen...