Fiscal policy

August 3, 2015
Everyday economics and the cost of roundabouts
Published by Elaine Schwartz at August 3, 2015
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The Reason We Should Drive Around in Circles

As we improve our transportation infrastructure, the roundabout has become increasingly attractive because of safety, ease and cost.

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July 29, 2015
weekly economic news roundup and gasoline prices
Published by Elaine Schwartz at July 29, 2015
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Paying More at the Gas Pump

Because of a low gasoline tax, the Highway Trust Fund does not have enough money to maintain the transportation infrastructure of highways and mass transit.

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July 24, 2015
Everyday economics and monetary union
Published by Elaine Schwartz at July 24, 2015
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The Real Eurozone Problem

Although people in the eurozone want a single currency and their leaders want unity, monetary union problems create political distrust and disunity.

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July 7, 2015
everyday economics and a good type of taxation, property taxes have incentives that do not constrain growth.
Published by Elaine Schwartz at July 7, 2015
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The Tax We Should Like

Among the least popular forms of taxation, property taxes are the most desirable because of their incentives, whom they target and their resilience.

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July 1, 2015
Everyday economics and sovereign debt
Published by Elaine Schwartz at July 1, 2015
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When to Worry About Sovereign Debt

Comparing debt to GDP is like looking at a mortgage loan and household net worth. It can help us decide when a sovereign debt became too large.

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June 14, 2015
Everyday economics and cost of crime
Published by Elaine Schwartz at June 14, 2015
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The Cost of the Squeegee Men

Through a cost and benefit approach to crime control, the limited money available for municipal spending can be spent most efficiently.

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May 13, 2015
Everyday economics and the Social Security Disability Insurance trust fund
Published by Elaine Schwartz at May 13, 2015
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Why the Social Security Crisis Has Begun

Caused by aging baby boomers, expanded criteria and the remnants of the great recession, SSDI entitlement spending is approaching insolvency.

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April 27, 2015
everyday economics and progressive punishment for speeding ticks
Published by Elaine Schwartz at April 27, 2015
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When Your Ability to Pay Determines Your Punishment

In Finland, for some traffic violations, the rich have higher fines than those with less because of day fines that are similar to progressive taxation.

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April 22, 2015
Weekly roundup and Greek bailout
Published by Elaine Schwartz at April 22, 2015
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Four Ways to Understand Greek Debt

An historical perspective and a look at what is owed, to whom and when provides insight about the culture and complexities of Greek sovereign debt.

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April 16, 2015
defining socialism
Published by Elaine Schwartz at April 16, 2015
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The Government Websites We Most Like (or Hate) to Visit

Website traffic can tell us the information we need from government and some clues about the federal budget.

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April 13, 2015
prescription spending
Published by Elaine Schwartz at April 13, 2015
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A New Way to Rank the Worst Diseases

While death rates are a seemingly easy way to assess healthcare spending, other perspectives like DALYs could be better when we consider the tradeoffs.

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