Tag: Taxes
Donald Trump considers tariffs to counter digital services taxes on Big Tech
Donald Trump is looking to escalate his global trade war by considering tariffs on countries that impose digital…
Westchester should back Christine Sculti for county exec if it wants lower taxes, less crime
Westchester residents have a crucial decision to make in the special election for county executive, with Christine Sculti…
Deadweight Loss From Taxes is Proportional to the Square of the Tax Rate
In a recent post, it was discussed how the deadweight loss resulting from a tax is directly proportional…
Don’t Substitute Tariffs for Income Taxes: You’ll Get Both
The original tax-swap bargain that was implemented within a decade had promising intentions, but unfortunately, both elements of…
We Love This Free Course To Help Students Learn About Taxes
There is a growing concern every year about the lack of "real" money skills being taught in schools,…
Value-added taxes could promote healthier, more sustainable diets
Value-added taxes play a crucial role in influencing consumer behavior when it comes to purchasing food items. Recent…
Soda taxes don’t just affect sales. They help change people’s minds.
In recent years, there has been a significant shift in public attitudes towards sugary beverages, much like the…
Land owners tied to group fencing off Colorado forest didn’t pay taxes
Property owners associated with the Free Land Holder Committee, the group that attempted to fence off and claim…
Key Republican senators shaping health care, taxes, budget
As Republicans prepare to take control of the Senate in January, a shift in power and influence on…
Sweetened beverage taxes decrease consumption in lower-income households by nearly 50%, study finds
The implementation of taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages in eight cities across the United States is proving to be…
Raising Taxes On These Products Could Generate $3.7 Trillion, Says New Report
So, what’s the solution? The Task Force on Fiscal Policy for Health is advocating for governments to implement…
On Pigouvian Taxes: A Reply to Scott Sumner
Responding to two blog posts by myself and Kevin Corcoran on skepticism about Pigouvian taxes, Scott Sumner gives…