Economic & Fiscal

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

Framingham Seeks Volunteers for New Economic Development Corp
Economic & Fiscal Framingham Seeks Volunteers for New Economic Development Corp

Framingham, Massachusetts, is on the verge of an economic evolution with the establishment of the Framingham Economic Development Corporation (EDC). This new entity is poised to replace the former Framingham Economic Development & Industrial Corporation (EDIC), offering a renewed approach to

Is Scaled-Back Federal Spending Key to Curbing Inflation?
Economic & Fiscal Is Scaled-Back Federal Spending Key to Curbing Inflation?

In the aftermath of the pandemic, the U.S. government unleashed an unprecedented wave of spending aimed at stabilizing a reeling economy. But the tides are changing, and economists are sounding the alarm: continued government outlays may be fueling an inflationary spiral. Recent data signals that

NAM Opposes Copyright Exemptions in Right-to-Repair Dispute
Economic & Fiscal NAM Opposes Copyright Exemptions in Right-to-Repair Dispute

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has voiced significant concern regarding exemptions suggested for copyright laws, which would permit the circumvention of protective measures in industrial repair. This issue is at the heart of the escalating "right-to-repair" debate. The movement has

Bridging the Gap Between Economic Facts and Public Perception
Economic & Fiscal Bridging the Gap Between Economic Facts and Public Perception

In an era where economic growth figures and employment statistics regularly headline the news, a perplexing contradiction arises. Objective economic progress, often represented by government-issued data and market analyses, seems at odds with a general feeling of economic unease that pervades

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