Taxes and Spending

May 16, 2018
Weekly Economic News Roundup and commuting time
Published by Elaine Schwartz at May 16, 2018
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What You Never Expected To Hear About a Traffic Jam

Since billions have been proposed for infrastructure spending, we should consider some surprising suggestions from researchers on traffic congestion.
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April 10, 2018
Biden's spending proposals
Published by Elaine Schwartz at April 10, 2018
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What You Need to Decide About the Future of the Federal Budget

While the CBO's (Congressional Budget Office) 2018-2028 report presents federal budget projections, the numbers also reflect the tradeoffs and some tough decisions.

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February 13, 2018
Weekly Economic News Roundup and The new New York bridge across the Hudson
Published by Elaine Schwartz at February 13, 2018
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The Real Infrastructure Spending Story

Referring to spending at the federal, state, and local levels, and to roads and bridges and electrical transmission lines and railroads and so much more, infrastructure spending is monumentally complex.

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January 16, 2018
hot fast food beverages
Published by Elaine Schwartz at January 16, 2018
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Why the U.K. Wants a Latte Levy

Because the polyethylene in coffee cups prevents proper recycling, the British parliament is considering a latte levy to solve the problem.

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December 31, 2017
fascinating follow-ups
Published by Elaine Schwartz at December 31, 2017
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A Banana, a Billionaire, and a Tesla Tax Follow-Up

Our banana, $450 million painting, and Tesla tax stories were just so interesting that they deserved fascinating follow-ups.

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