Secondary Sources: Germany on Greece, Deficit Promises, All You Can Eat
A roundup of economic news from around the Web.
Tax Cuts Disguised as Reform
No matter what Republicans say, always remember the ultimate goal is more tax cuts for their supporters: Don’t let Congress fast-track another tax cut, Andrew Fieldhouse: House Speaker John Boehner’s (R-Ohio) high-profile speech at last week’s 2012 Fiscal Summit garnered...
April Marks First Monthly Budget Surplus of Obama Term
The U.S. government in April saw its first monthly budget surplus since September 2008, with large revenue helping offset below-normal federal spending.
How Are U.S. Workers Using the Payroll Tax Cut?
This study from Basit Zafar, Grant Graziani, and Wilbert van der Klaauw of the NY Fed shows that the payroll tax cuts in the stimulus package have been used mostly to pay off debt and add to savings -- around...
Secondary Sources: Spending Tax Cuts, Leave Bernanke Alone, Parabolic Student Loans
A roundup of economic news from around the Web.
Connecticut Schools Balance Overhauls and Tax Increases
On Monday night, Bridgeport city council voted 15-3 to approve a 3.7% increase in property taxes. The increase in the school budget was trimmed to $5 million.
Number of the Week: Nice Place to Do Business, but Wouldn’t Want to Live There
The best states in which to do business aren't necessarily the best places to live, according to surveys of CEO sentiment and well being.
Number of the Week: Nice Place to Do Business, but Wouldn’t Want to Live There
The best states in which to do business aren't necessarily the best places to live, according to surveys of CEO sentiment and well being.
Greenspan: Obama Should Have Embraced Simpson-Bowles
Former Fed Chairman Greenspan said Barack Obama should have immediately embraced the 2010 Simpson-Bowles deficit-reduction proposal.
Secondary Sources: Moral Case for Capitalism, Job Sharing, Taxmageddon Chart
A roundup of economic news from around the Web.
Secondary Sources: Moral Case for Capitalism, Job Sharing, Taxmageddon Chart
A roundup of economic news from around the Web.
