Econ Comments & Analysis
Slate | A Portrait of the Billionaire as a Young Tax Cheat
Creation myths about entrepreneurs inevitably include tales of triumph over adversity—a failed early company here, a break with a long-term partner there. Richard Branson, the goateed and grinning mascot of British capitalism, is no different. His Virgin empire grew from a record label that brought us both the Sex Pistols and Boy George to encompass airlines, rails, and mobile phone service.
Blogs
WSJ | Jeroen Dijsselbloem Urges Euro-Zone Countries to Cut Taxes
A top euro-zone official on Tuesday called on the bloc's governments to look for a concerted effort to lower taxes, a move he said could boost the region's sluggish economy and create jobs.
CATO | Talking Taxes with Rep. Ralph Hall
Rep. Ralph Hall is in the news for losing to a primary challenger in his Texas district. I first met 91-year-old Hall just last week as we were on a Capitol Hill panel together organized by the Texas Association of Business (TAB). In the photo, that’s Hall to my right and Rep. Kevin Brady and TAB head Bill Hammond on my left. (Photo credit: Office of Rep. Hall).
