Unfortunately, I’m not talking about President Obama, though the current occupant of the White House could learn a lot from a previous Democratic President.
Archive for August 25th, 2010
I Support the Democratic President’s Tax Policy
Posted in Economics, Supply-side economics, Tax Compliance, Taxation, tagged John F. Kennedy, Marginal tax rates, Obama, Supply-side economics, Taxation on August 25, 2010 | 5 Comments »
Obama Should Listen to John Stossel if He Wants to Get Reelected
Posted in Economics, Election, Jobs, John Stossel, Obama, Unemployment, tagged Economic growth, Elections, Jobs, Obama, Politics, Uncertainty, Unemployment on August 25, 2010 | 2 Comments »
One of the main factors determining incumbent election success is economic performance. When disposable income is rising and people feel good about the future, it is difficult for an incumbent to lose. So why, then, is Obama pursuing policies that are undermining growth? Sure, it is in the interests of the left in the long [...]
Chile’s Private Social Security System a Big Success
Posted in Chile, Entitlements, Social Security, Social Security Privatization, tagged Chile, Entitlements, Personal Retirement Accounts, Privatization, Social Security, Social Security Reform on August 25, 2010 | 24 Comments »
Unlike the United States and most European nations, Chile does not face a long-term Social Security crisis. This is because lawmakers shifted to a system of personal accounts almost 30 years ago. As a result, Chile’s economy is much stronger, the financial system is healthy, workers are better off, and taxpayers are protected. It also [...]
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