Whenever the discovery, reconstruction, and FEDEx delivery of the Smithsonian’s new T. rex is described, the story usually leaves out the fiscal details.…
What a Supermarket Thinks About the Census
Spending decisions from national, state and local government, and private businesses, will depend on accurate data from the 2020 decennial census.…
The Unintended Consequences of Plastic Bag Bans
Although plastic bag bans do help the environment, they also create unintended consequences that might make them less desirable.…
A Single-Payer Primer From the CBO
In a new report, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) presents a menu of choices that we will need to consider if we want single payer healthcare.…
Why Healthcare Spending Might Be Less Than We Think
When we look at the cost effectiveness of healthcare spending, we could conclude that it is not as excessive as the headlines indicate.…
Six Handy Facts to Know on Tax Day
On this tax day, let’s look at six handy tax facts that range from how to un-pay a tax, to the best tax act, to how U.S. taxes compare with Europe’s.…
Why It’s Tough to Plan Congestion Pricing
While it sounds simple to charge vehicles for driving in a certain area, New York’s actual congestion pricing plan is much more complex.…
Where a Sugary Drink Tax Won’t Work
Looking at the Philadelphia sugary drinks tax, we would find it did not accomplish many of its goals in three major categories.…
A Surprising Political Center
Although some find it tough to find a constantly shifting political center and others say there might not be one, we all care about the same issues.…
The Upside of the 2020 Federal Budget
With the Congress having received President Trump’s 2020 federal budget proposal, a process with a rarely met October 1 deadline has begun.…