Collection of papers on the 1991–2007 tax reforms in Iceland and about various aspects of taxation and welfare.

To Increase Prosperity

Cutting Taxes

... Mitchell analyses the Icelandic tax cuts . Professor Hannes H Gissurarson argues that Iceland has developed a model of &quot; welfare capitalism &quot; which is neither Scandinavian nor Anglo - Saxon . BÓKAFÉLAGIÐ. CUTTING TAXES.

Collection of papers on the 1991–2007 tax reforms in Iceland and about various aspects of taxation and welfare.

... cutting taxes on entrepreneurs trying to start businesses , busi- nesses trying to grow jobs , and on people trying to find work . We are cutting taxes for families who are both buying clothes for their children and saving for their&nbsp;...

Hearing Before the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixth Congress, First Session

National Problems, Local Solutions, Federalism at Work

National Problems, Local Solutions, Federalism at Work: Tax reform in the states

... cutting taxes instead of debts would do . &quot; Because of the tremendous importance of sound tax policies to our national economy and our form of government , every group in America should take upon itself the responsibility of bringing to&nbsp;...

Hearings Before the Committee on Finance, United States Senate, Eightieth Congress, Second Session, on H.R. 4790, an Act to Reduce Individual Income-tax Payments, and for Other Purposes ... Indexed

Reduction of Individual Income Taxes

... cutting taxes, or reducing the debt? Canada, 2004, 2006 And now taxes. Keep in mind that cutting taxes means spending less in some areas. Should personal income taxes be increased, decreased, or kept about the same as now? NES, 1972&nbsp;...

Campaign organizers and the media appear to agree that voters' perceptions of party leaders have an important impact in elections: considerable effort is made to ensure that leaders look good, speak well, and that they are up in the polls. In contrast, the academic literature is much more divided. Some suggest that leaders play an important role in the vote calculus, while others argue that in comparison to other factors, perceptions of leaders have only a minimal impact. This study incorporates data from thirty-five election studies across seven countries with varying institutional environments, and takes both a broad and in-depth look at the role of leaders. A few noteworthy conclusions emerge. First, voters evaluate leaders' traits in terms of two main dimensions, character and competence. Second, voters perceive leaders within the framework of a partisan stereotype in which the party label of the leader imbues meaning; more specifically, leaders of Conservative parties are seen to be more competent while Left leaders are seen to have more character. Third, and most importantly, leaders matter: they affect voters' decisions and have a discernible effect on the distribution of votes in an election. Fourth, there are consistent differences in the perception of party leaders according to voters' level of political sophistication. While all voters evaluate party leaders and consider leaders in their vote calculus, the more sophisticated do so the most. This book argues that personality plays an important role in elections, and that in a healthy democracy, so it should. Comparative Politics is a series for students, teachers, and researchers of political science that deals with contemporary government and politics. Global in scope, books in the series are characterised by a stress on comparative analysis and strong methodological rigour. The series is published in association with the European Consortium for Political Research. For more information visit: www.essex.ac.uk/ecpr The Comparative Politics Series is edited by Professor David M. Farrell, School of Politics and International Relations, University College Dublin, Kenneth Carty, Professor of Political Science, University of British Columbia, and Professor Dirk Berg-Schlosser, Institute of Political Science, Philipps University, Marburg.

The Role of Party Leaders in Elections

Platform or Personality?

... cutting taxes, raising govern- ment spending, and making it easier and cheaper for various groups to borrow. Which combination of stimulants is used makes a big difference in terms of equality and abundance. In recent years, equality of&nbsp;...

Most principles of economics texts are predicated narrowly on the concept of scarcity as a fundamental force, but that is only one aspect of economics. This supplemental text for basic and intermediate level undergraduates provides a serious discussion of the concept of abundance - what it means, how we can move toward it, and what keeps us from doing so. The authors first outline the development of the concept of abundance and its meaning with discussions of the roles of population, resources, and the environment. Then they consider why abundance escapes us, focusing on the detrimental roles of four predatory behaviors - classism, nationalism, sexism, and racism. As a remedy, they propose a policy of universal employment as a replacement for full employment, and explore the effects of pushing the unemployment rate down to absolute zero.

An Introduction

Economic Abundance

... cutting taxes under any circumstances and for any excuse , for any reason , whenev- er it&#39;s possible . ” Why ? “ Because I believe the big problem is not taxes , the big prob- lem is spending . I believe that government is too large and&nbsp;...

A call to action by the Republican conservative who urged the GOP to implement a conservative agenda immediately after the November 2004 election argues that Republicans must adhere to conservative policies in order to meet such ends as the outlawing of abortion, tax reduction, and the protection of American interests overseas.

How George W. Bush and Other Big Government Republicans Hijacked the Conservative Cause

Conservatives Betrayed

... cutting taxes is the right policy . &quot; &quot; The record of tax policy in recent decades confirms the idea that tax increases hurt , and tax cuts help , the incomes of families in poverty . &quot; CUTTING TAXES : FUNDAMENTAL TO WELFARE REFORM What&nbsp;...

Some years include minority, supplemental, and dissenting views.

Report on the Economic Report of the President

Joint Economic Report

... cutting taxes ? Aug. 1996 , ABC / WP April 1997 , ABC / Money Dec. 2002 , ABC / WP More Important Balanced Budget Cutting Taxes 58 39 50 45 56 41 What&#39;s more important to you - lowering your taxes or keeping down the federal deficit&nbsp;...

This work provides an authoritative overview of the composition of public opinion in America, the methodologies by which public opinion is measured, and the importance of polling to U.S. politics, policy, and culture. This revised edition is a comprehensive resource for understanding all aspects of public opinion polling in the United States, including major and emerging theories and concepts; historical and current methodologies; political, journalistic, and corporate uses; landmark events and developments in the history of polling; and influential people and organizations. The encyclopedia also illuminates how public opinion polling has become important in shaping the trajectory of American society and the views that Americans have about themselves and their fellow citizens. Specific big-picture topics explored include how data mining of internet and social media usage trends has shaped modern political and business advertising campaigns; the impact of politically partisan media outlets on public opinion; and attitudes of various sectors of the American electorate about diverse topics including gun control, abortion, immigration, marijuana legalization, and the nation's two main political parties.

An Encyclopedia of Public Opinion [2 volumes]

Polling America

... Cutting taxes works . Cutting taxes has created a strong economy . We&#39;ve created 8.3 million new jobs since August of 2003. Unemployment rates are down . People are working ; infla- tion is low ; interest rates are low ; people are&nbsp;...

"Containing the public messages, speeches, and statements of the President", 1956-1992.

Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States

... cutting taxes on dividends and capital gains and increase in the market and increase in individual net worth . When that happens , that helps American families be able to afford a down payment for a home , or helps a family be able to&nbsp;...

Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, George W. Bush

... cutting taxes or spending more? Bringing up the word “stimulus” reminds us that tax policy can play another role— altering the length and severity of a cy- clical downturn. The use of tax cuts and increased government spending to ward&nbsp;...

Arguments about taxation are among the most heated- no other topic is as influential to the role of government and the distribution of costs and benefits in America. But while understanding of our tax system is of vital importance, the complexity can create confusion. Two of America's leading authorities on taxes, Leonard E. Burman and Joel Slemrod, bring clarity in this concise explanation of how our tax system works, how it affects people and businesses, and how it might be improved. The book explores what makes a tax system fair, simple, and efficient, why our system falls short, and whether the new tax law promises much, if any, improvement. Accessibly written and organized in a clear, question-and-answer format, the book describes the intricacies of the modern tax system in an easy-to-grasp manner. It has been revised and updated to both explain the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in 2017, the most comprehensive reform of its income tax system since 1986, and to examine its likely effects on individuals, businesses, and society. Among the questions discussed are: How much more tax could the IRS collect with better enforcement? How do tax burdens vary around the world? Why do corporations pay so little tax, even though they earn trillions of dollars every year? What kind of tax system is most conducive to economic growth? And, can taxes be fair?

What Everyone Needs to Know

Taxes in America

... cutting taxes will raise the revenue . One has to be a little apologetic about raising this subject . We have recently been assured by responsible authority that , contrary to common impressions , neither Ronald Reagan nor members of&nbsp;...

Objective, readable, and witty, Herbert Stein resists being pigeon-holed as liberal or conservative, as a member of any of the "schools" that warp the vision of many economists. In On the Other Hand, he gives a fresh view, derived from fifty-six years of participating in and observing Washington economics, of the economic policy and economic talk of our time. He examines contemporary controversy over economic growth, poverty, employment, taxes, and deficits; discusses the role of presidents and their advisers in the formation of economic policy; and assesses the ideas of economists whose theories have influenced economic practice.

On the Other Hand - Essays on Economics, Economists, and Politics

... Cutting taxes generally means that people have more money to drive large cars and fly to foreign countries for their holidays. The higher people&#39;s incomes become with economic growth, the less sensitive they are to green taxes. So even&nbsp;...

Exam Board: Edexcel Level: AS/A-level Subject: Economics Reinforce students' understanding throughout the course. Clear topic summaries with sample questions and answers will help to improve exam technique to achieve higher grades. Written by experienced author Rachel Cole, this Student Guide for Economics focuses on the key topics of measures of economic performance, economic growth and macroeconomic objectives and politics. The first section, Content Guidance, summarises content needed for the exams, with knowledge-check questions throughout. The second section, Questions and Answers, provides samples of different questions and student answers with examples of how many marks are available for each question. Students can: - Identify key content for the exams with our concise summary of topics - Find out what examiners are looking for with our Questions and Answers section - Test their knowledge with rapid-fire questions and answers - Avoid common pitfalls with clear definitions and exam tips throughout - Reinforce their learning with bullet-list summaries at the end of each section

Edexcel Economics A Student Guide: Theme 2 The UK economy - performance and policies

... cutting taxes alone will cause output and employment to expand , &quot; he recalls telling Wil- liam Greider . 27 Stockman fought hard for the tax cut , which , he contends , &quot; standing alone never had a chance . &quot; Support for it &quot; was a&nbsp;...

Today, two hundred years after the founding of the republic, the United States finds itself burdened by the highest taxes and largest debts in its history. The crisis presented by these Siamese twins symbolizes the country's inability to govern itself.