Can Tax Rate Increases Spur Economic Development?
During the Great Depression and the period leading up to it, the tax rate of the highest personal earned income tax bracket (“highest tax bracket rate”) was 25%, 10 percentage-points lower than the...
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Long-term predictions are a surefire way to look like a prophet, or a fool. Strengthen an argument by focusing on immediate or short-term consequences and alternatives. (Misspellings and incorrect word...
View ArticleCan Raising Taxes Improve The Economy?
In an earlier post, we considered whether tax rate increases can spur economic development from a historical vantage point. From a conceptual vantage point, it is also evident that tax rate increases...
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If trying to convince someone to agree with you, such as in regards to a legal matter (e.g. an unemployment filing) or an interview, keep your arguments simple. Identify (a) what is necessary to meet...
View ArticleCan Tax Rate Increases Spur Economic Development?
During the Great Depression and the period leading up to it, the tax rate of the highest personal earned income tax bracket (“highest tax bracket rate”) was 25%, 10 percentage-points lower than the...
View ArticleCan Raising Taxes Improve The Economy?
In an earlier post, we considered whether tax rate increases can spur economic development from a historical vantage point. From a conceptual vantage point, it is also evident that tax rate increases...
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