Econ Comments & Analysis
Real Clear Markets | Don't Believe the Economists About 'Low' U.S. Corporate Taxes
Have you ever been caught in the rain on a day the forecast said was supposed to be sunny and wondered, did the weatherman even look outside before issuing his forecast? Is his weather model really that bad?
Fortune | How a national sales tax could solve America's inequality problem
If the U.S. uses a national sales tax to bolster the social safety net -- programs like Medicare, Social Security, food stamps, and Medicaid -- it could reduce income inequality, argues a new study.
CRS | The Corporate Income Tax System: Overview and Options for Reform
Many economists and policymakers believe that the U.S. corporate tax system is in need of reform. There is, however, disagreement over why the corporate tax system needs to be reformed, and what specific policy measures should be included in a reform.
