rohkemaks
Rohkemaks is a term commonly used in Estonian-language public finance discourse to refer to policies that increase taxation or broaden the tax base. The word combines rohkem, meaning “more,” with maks, meaning “tax,” yielding a shorthand for higher or more extensive taxation. Because it is not an official policy category, its precise meaning varies with context and speaker.
In practice, rohkemaks can denote a range of proposals intended to raise government revenue. This may include
The term appears in political debates, policy papers, and media commentary, particularly in discussions about funding
Proponents argue that rohkemaks can improve public services, reduce budget deficits, and promote social equity by
Progressive taxation, wealth tax, tax reform, fiscal policy, public finance.