Macroeconomic Monitor
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2016.08

Under the yoke of rights?

Rights are one of the most crucial political concepts in the modern world. They are the expression of Enlightenment humanism and often serve as the moral foundation of Western society. But is it possible for certain rights to be detrimental to the individual? Is it possible for a concept designed to guarantee freedom to lead to tyranny? This, …

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Hillary Clinton's Tax Policy – Socialism on Steroids

Following the commentary we published on the first elements of Republican candidate Donald Trump's economic policy, we continue with a look at Hillary Clinton's tax policy. The presidential campaign in the United States is interesting to say the least, and as the election approaches, it is becoming increasingly complicated. The final outcome will have a significant impact on both …

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The quiet rebellion against the expensive ticket

There is hardly a citizen of Sofia who does not work at the Center for Urban Mobility and finds economic logic in increasing the fare by 60% with constantly falling fuel prices. I did not succeed either. The good thing about being in a market economy is that …

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History and representatives of the Austrian School of Economics

Chapter II. You can see the front parts HERE and HERE How did the Austrian School of Economics originate? In order to more fully and comprehensively understand the contribution of the "Austrians" to economic science, we need to briefly familiarize ourselves with the origin and evolution of their ideas, with the important names in history, and with the result of ...

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As we expected: Tax hikes in municipalities

The newspaper "Sega" reports in its article that from 2017, a number of municipalities with financial difficulties will resort to raising taxes and fees. 36 municipalities are named, including Pernik, where the property acquisition tax is rising from 2% to 2.5%, Kardzhali with a plan to collect an additional 3.3 million ...

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The genocide in the Philippines – another lesson in democracy

We all know from history how easily, gradually and imperceptibly modern societies can fall into the grip of dictatorial and oppressive regimes. Everyone is familiar with the stories of Adolf Hitler, Robert Mugabe and a number of other democratically ascended to power tyrants. In the last month, one piece of news has been almost absent from the Bulgarian media. …

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It's not business, but politicians' hate speech that's poisoning our society

For half a year I have been reading about the violated right to free speech of Borislav Sandov and the injustice of the Bulgarian judicial system… At the same time, I observe his activities and try to determine their value. Apart from anti-everything activities, I don’t see anything else. To have the attitude that you can comment without being able to do – …

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