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The Least Bad Tax May Be the Easiest to Abuse
Stable property taxes can be less distortive than other forms of taxation, but without fiscal rules they can also expand government
Oct 6
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Thomas Savidge
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September 2026
The Least Bad Tax: Ranking State Revenue Sources
This year several states have introduced, and in many cases enacted, legislation to reduce the tax burden for residents and businesses in their state.
Sep 28
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Jack Salmon
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What is driving up US interest rates?
Dissecting the 10-year Treasury, and what it tells us about the market’s view of the Federal debt
Sep 25
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Geert Ensing
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A Falling Labor Share Does Not Mean Workers Are Losing
Earlier this week, economic analyst and former advisor to President Obama, Steve Rattner, posted a commonly shared chart of the declining labor share of…
Sep 24
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Jack Salmon
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Truck drivers could soon be paying over $250 per tank on diesel
2026 has been a big year for gas prices.
Sep 23
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Samson McCune
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Colorado Votes on Whether to Unwind Good Tax Policy
This November, Colorado voters will decide whether to replace their 4.4 percent flat income tax with a graduated income tax that tops out at 8.4…
Sep 21
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Jack Salmon
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Dutch Pension Reform Will Steepen the Euro Yield Curve
A major pension reform in the Netherlands could deliver better returns for Dutch workers.
Sep 18
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Geert Ensing
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A 5 Percent Wealth Tax Would Destroy a Lot More Than It Raises
As betting markets currently put the odds of California voters approving a “one-time” tax on the assets of billionaires at about 30 percent, the…
Sep 17
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Jack Salmon
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The Safe-Debt Laffer Curve
As our total stock of debt recently surpassed the $40 trillion mark, commentators warned about the dangers of default risk.
Sep 1
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Jack Salmon
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August 2026
You Can't Grow Your Way Out of $40 Trillion in Debt
Economic growth can help, but it won't solve the federal debt problem
Aug 24
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Jack Salmon
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Is the Era of Rising College Tuition Coming to an End?
For decades, rising college tuition seemed like a one-way trend.
Aug 19
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Jack Salmon
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The CBO Needs To Change
In 1974, Congress decided it wanted to have better control and understanding of the budget.
Aug 18
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Samson McCune
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