Why consumption can be a fairer base for progressive taxation than annual income
Consumption tracks lifetime resources better, but administrability pushes us toward a hybrid system
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Consumption tracks lifetime resources better, but administrability pushes us toward a hybrid system
Why the highest investment rate in history couldn't sustain growth
Retracing Trump’s rise to power, and the lessons for political economy.
Explore the complexities of dealing with negative externalities. Dive into Ronald Coase's perspective on transaction costs, Pigouvian taxes, and the importance of cost-benefit analysis.
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