Tag "taxes"
The potentially problematic nature of Trump’s tax plan
Upon closer examination of Trump’s recently released tax proposal, certain groups will benefit, while others may suffer economic harm.
Under Trump, the national debt has the potential to grow
Donald Trump faces a myriad of problems upon inauguration this month. Among the financial and economic dilemmas is the national debt.
Who is funding ISIS?
While Al-Qaeda-like groups are relying on donations and convincing Muslim opinion worldwide, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) is exploiting both the local population and resources on
US presidential election 2016: Are Democrats or Republicans better for the economy?
GRI Debate: Which party offers the best economic vision for America? As the US presidential campaign to elect a successor to President Obama kicks into high gear, pundits hotly debate
Why Republicans have the best economic vision for 2016
In this debate series, GRI asked whether the Democrats or Republicans have a less politically risk vision in the 2016 presidential election. Jeff Moore presents why the Republicans’ vision of
Tapping Africa’s Beer Market
Leading breweries are racing to capitalize on Africa’s massive potential consumer market, but risks remain for both investors and host countries Across Europe and North America, leading breweries must contend
Long road to economic recovery in Puerto Rico
Economic recession and high unemployment rates has left Puerto Rico, known as the “Greece of the Caribbean”, to find other means to generate revenue. In recent years, Puerto Rico has
US Cities Series: Minneapolis excels with public investment philosophy
Having avoided a race-to-the-bottom of tax breaks to lure businesses, Minneapolis-St. Paul’s long-term approach to public investments is key to its economic success. For the coldest metropolitan area in the
Will we ever see a land value tax?
One of economics’ most elegant taxes is also its least understood. For a more efficient and equitable tax system, this should, but probably won’t, change. “The annual produce of the
