A change in presidency will not reduce the amount of time and energy some people will spend debating the issue of growing inequality between rich and poor. In fact, I expect to see such debates become more frequent and more intense. I have written many articles and given many speeches on the issues, …
More »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 …
More »The scandal is that more of us don't have offshore accounts.
April is already a traditional time for scandals related to offshore finance and tax evasion to erupt. Exactly three years ago, we were talking again about leaked information from a consulting firm in the so-called "Offshore Leaks" affair, where incriminating documents came from the British Virgin Islands instead of Panama. Back then, it was about …
More »Democracy and government spending: expansion and pretense
Gregory Brasiger Over the past 80 years, governments have been expected to provide more and more social services. This means ever-increasing costs to taxpayers, both ours and future generations yet to be born. Since governments have been almost constantly running in the red, they have become like cocaine addicts desperately looking for their next …
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