Fiscal policy

November 2, 2017
Weekly Economic News Roundup and economic crises
Published by Elaine Schwartz at November 2, 2017
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The Surprising Lessons From Economic Crises

For all economic crises, some economists tell us, "This time it's different," while others disagree with their new solutions.

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October 16, 2017
Weekly Economic News Roundup and government shutdown
Published by Elaine Schwartz at October 16, 2017
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Deciding Who Is Middle Class and Who Is Rich

According to President Trump and most other politicians, tax reform will be “a middle class bill.” However, ask people what they mean by the middle class […]

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October 1, 2017
Poland's butter prices
Published by Elaine Schwartz at October 1, 2017
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All You Never Knew About Denmark’s Fat Tax

At the end of 2011, Denmark got a fat tax. Today, they still cannot decide if it worked. The Skinny on Denmark’s Fat Tax Denmark’s lawmakers […]

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September 12, 2017
Weekly Economic News Roundup and government shutdown
Published by Elaine Schwartz at September 12, 2017
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What Technology Entrepreneurs Want From Government

With Silicon Valley being called a massive ATM, researchers looked at the opinions of elite technology entrepreneurs to see their political influence.

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