February 1, 2006 Audio Commentary: Are Windfall Profits Taxes Good Economics? Scott Hodge Scott Hodge Print this page Subscribe Support our work In the wake of record profit reports by several large U.S. oil companies, many lawmakers have renewed calls for a “windfall profits” tax on the industry. The following audio commentary was recorded by Tax Foundation President Scott A. Hodge, exploring the economics of windfall profits taxes. To listen, please click here. Topics Center for Federal Tax Policy Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Taxes Tags Windfall Profits Taxes