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When American patriots dumped crates of imported tea into Boston harbor rather than pay duties to the English Crown, they started a rebellion against taxes and protectionist trade measures that not only led directly to American independence, but also inspired—and … Continue reading
The tax code has become an enormous albatross around the neck of a stagnant economy. Tax rates on families, businesses, and investment are too high. The high rates discourage productive activities like working, saving, investing, and taking on new risk—activities … Continue reading
In a typical month, millions of Americans switch jobs or find work, and millions quit their jobs or are let go. The net of these millions is the change in total employment, usually a few hundred thousand jobs, while the … Continue reading
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