Our annual Tax Misery Index, meanwhile, shows a similarly enduring drawback for China (and Japan).

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For now the tax picture, as was reflected in our annual Misery Index of combined top marginal rates, has darkened.

FORBES: Saxons in Europe

At 143% (based on tax rates in effect this year) Germany's Misery Index isn't Europe's highest.

FORBES: Mind the Geese

One test will be the political urge to soak the rich with higher levies--Australia's top personal income tax is already in the upper reaches of our annual Misery Index.

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