U.S. progressives call for higher corporate and personal taxes. Conservatives want no tax increases. Given that the Biden “green” plan at its core requires a robust American manufacturing sector, we need a more nuanced tax scenario. The Biden campaign proposal to increase the nation’s corporate tax rate to 28 percent would leave that rate below […]
America’s Paradox: Low Taxes on Corporations — and Higher Taxes on the Execs Who Run Them Could Stimulate U.S. Manufacturing
October 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The U.S. has entered a 21st Century “Gilded Age”. Can earlier history offer insights on reform?
January 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The “Gilded Age” from 1870 to ~1890 was a time of rampant public and private corruption. Congressional seats could be bought and sold. “Robber Barons” made giant killings through monopolies and manipulation – and brought on devastating panics. The signposts are all around us that ethics in government and society have deteriorated. In recent years record […]