Former Ruling Party Blocks India Tax Overhaul
Congress delays legislation that would have consolidated India’s various local and state taxes into one national levy.
Business
Trade Deal Divides Democrats, Bush Criticizes Clinton
Jeb Bush criticizes Hillary Clinton for backpedaling on a trade agreement that has divided Democrats.
Labour’s Proposal to Restrict Zero-Hours Contracts Misguided
Most Britons on zero-hours contracts are happy with their flexible jobs.
Business Policy Divides Socialists in Britain, France
Socialists split on whether to be for or against business.
Anti-Business Mentality Blinds Labour to Health Improvements
Britain’s Labour Party wants to roll back liberalizations in health care, ignoring the good they’ve done.
Labor Unions Are Wrong to Oppose Pacific Trade Pact
Freer trade across the Pacific may cost some jobs, but it would be a net positive for the United States.
East Coast Rail’s Problematic Return to Market
All major rail routes from London to Scotland are now operated by the same companies.
America, Japan Block Trans Pacific Partnership Progress
Protectionism in both countries is preventing progress on what could be a huge trade agreement.
India’s Modi Relaxes Labor Inspections, Reduces Compliance
The conservative prime minister makes it easier for businesses to comply with rigid labor laws.
Rising British Rail Fares Boost Support for Renationalization
Rising fares and rail ownership by foreign companies fuel support for renationalization.
Russia Retaliates Against Western Sanctions, Economy on the Brink
Banning cheap fruit and vegetables from Europe could push the Russian economy over the edge.
Chinese Shopping Spree Raises Concerns in Israel
Will foreign control of key Israeli industries endanger its security or is this a case of “strategic prejudice”?
The Royal Mail Wasn’t Privatized to Raise Money
The government doesn’t privatize companies to raise money. It privatizes companies to make them more efficient.
Failed Tennessee Volkswagen Unionization Reflects Wider Trend
Tennessee car workers’ refusal to unionize follows downward trajectory of labor power across the United States.
Obama to Business: I’m from the Government and I’m Here to Help
If the president wants to help small businesses, he could start by not hurting them.