The Pros and Cons of a Flat Tax in Italy
A single tax rate could boost growth and discourage tax evasion, but there are downsides.
Fiscal Issues
What You Need to Know About the Republican Tax Plan
What’s in it, what it means and why Republicans passed it.
Tax Reforms Are a Republican Betrayal
It seems Republicans only care about the debt and about process when Democrats are in power.
The Republican Tax Plan Is Awful. It Will Probably Pass Anyway
Republicans have been in power for a year and achieved almost nothing. They need a win.
Tax Policies from Dutch Coalition Deal Leak
The four parties due to form a government in the Netherlands are planning various tax reforms.
Dutch Parties Agree to Simplify Tax Code
The number of income tax brackets would be reduced from four to two.
Trump Would Let Democratic Voters Pay for His Tax Cuts
The Republican tax plans lowers rates for the wealthiest Americans and raises them for Democrats.
Trump Is Right (For Once): The Debt Ceiling Must Go
The debt ceiling serves no purpose other than to allow politicians to take the economy hostage.
After Caliphate’s Fall, A Spending Challenge
Once the Islamic State is defeated, governments will face the challenge of rebuilding.
Why Now Is the Time for Greek Debt Relief
The conventional wisdom is that debt relief can’t happen before the German election. It could be worse after.
Merkel’s Plan Strong on Taxes and Spending, Disappointing on Migration
A pledge to raise public investment, but no convincing plan to plug Germany’s skills gap.
Rajoy Enacts Budget With Smallest Possible Majority
Spanish regional parties support the prime minister’s spending plan.
Budget Deal Puts Spain’s Centrists on the Spot
Do they prioritize voters in Catalonia or in other parts of Spain?
Dutch Parties’ Plans Scored for Economic Impact
The liberals would boost employment and growth. Left-wing parties protect pensioners and welfare.
Greece Tries to Weasel Out of Spending Commitments Again
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announces higher spending without consulting his bailout monitors.