I had an interesting discussion with my professor about the differences between salary systems in Uzbekistan and the USA.

In Uzbekistan, salaries are paid monthly with taxes automatically deducted, so most people don’t actively notice how much of their earnings go to the government. In contrast, in the U.S., employees receive their full salary and are responsible for paying taxes themselves once a year. This makes them more aware of how much they’re contributing and, in turn, more likely to demand accountability in government spending.