Economic & Fiscal

Tax Policy as a Tool for Democratic Solidarity and Equity
Economic & Fiscal Tax Policy as a Tool for Democratic Solidarity and Equity

While often viewed through the narrow lens of economic efficiency, tax policy carries the potential to be a profound instrument for fostering democratic solidarity and achieving social equity. Clint Wallace, a law professor, advocates for a paradigm shift that positions taxation as a cornerstone in

Is AIDEA Failing Alaska's Economy Amid Oversight Concerns?
Economic & Fiscal Is AIDEA Failing Alaska's Economy Amid Oversight Concerns?

Concerns Over AIDEA's Performance Economic Impact Questioned Economists Gregg Erickson and Milton Barker, backed by the environmental group SalmonState, have raised significant concerns about the effectiveness of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA). Their commissioned

How Will UNDP and Ukraine Boost Sustainable Growth?
Economic & Fiscal How Will UNDP and Ukraine Boost Sustainable Growth?

After years of difficulties and upheaval, Ukraine is taking significant steps toward economic recovery and sustainable development. A key player in this transformative journey is the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), which has recently teamed up with Ukraine's Ministry of Economy to pave

How Did Virginia Avert a Government Shutdown in 2023?
Economic & Fiscal How Did Virginia Avert a Government Shutdown in 2023?

The year 2023 presented a challenging fiscal scenario for the Commonwealth of Virginia. A standoff between the governor and state legislators brought the state to the precipice of a shutdown as the new fiscal year approached with no budget agreement in sight. At the heart of this was a rift in

How Does Tax Policy Shape Democratic Governance?
Economic & Fiscal How Does Tax Policy Shape Democratic Governance?

Tax policy is not merely a financial instrument. It's a reflection of democratic commitment and the very interaction between citizens and their government. Professor Clint Wallace of the University of South Carolina School of Law presents a compelling argument: tax policy is a cornerstone of

U.S. Regulators Target Bank Exec Pay to Curb Risk-Taking
Economic & Fiscal U.S. Regulators Target Bank Exec Pay to Curb Risk-Taking

Financial regulators in the United States are taking another crack at creating rules aimed at curbing the kind of risky behavior by bank executives that played a significant role in the financial crisis and more recent banking failures. This move is part of a large-scale effort to tighten

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