Hoping either to improve our health or elevate revenue, governments levy sin taxes on items like beer with results that economists debate.
Where to Find the Best Taxes
Identifying the best tax codes, the Tax Foundation ranked five major tax variables and a slew of subcategories for 38 OECD countries.
Why There Is More Interest in the Budget
While a national deficit is normal, the recent reason for its projected growth has not been seen for decades.
What It’s Nice to Know About a Government Shutdown
A seemingly simple phrase, the government shutdown creates a complicated ripple from government agencies to countless individuals.
The Most Destructive Weather Events
Idalia reminds us that the cost of hurricanes for storms with the letter “I” has been especially deadly and destructive.
Why the Inflation Reduction Act Needs a New Name
Looking at its spending, its goals, and its focus, we could say that the Inflation Reduction Act needs a new name.
Simply Stating the Debt Ceiling Deal
Stated by Congress in 99 pages of unintelligible sentences, the two halves of the debt ceiling deal can be simply summarized.
Pride or Practicality? Debating NASA’s Budget
With NASA’s funding, the dilemmas of budget cuts range from intangible pride to practical on earth considerations.
Debating the X-Date
Related to existing fiscal policy obligations, the X-date indicates precisely when the U.S. must have a higher debt ceiling.