An efficient tax system is a necessity for a thriving economy. Excessive bureaucracy not only limits economic growth through an inefficient allocation of resources, but tax revenues also suffer from more considerable tax avoidance. Taxes also provide a platform for long-run economic development through an incentive structure. Singapore achieves the perfect balance. From one ofContinue reading “Singaporean Taxes”
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Reagan Revolution
Reagan took office in 1981 amidst a plethora of economic crises. Inflation soared in the double-digits at 13.5%, the unemployment rate stood at 7.5%, and energy prices were rocketing in the aftermath of the Iranian revolution. By the end of his two terms, inflation had fallen to 4.1%, unemployment down to 5.5%, and the USContinue reading “Reagan Revolution”
Keynesian Kiwis?
New Zealand has consistently performed as one of the wealthiest countries in the world with very high living standards. With a GDP per capita of $53,000 USD, this places New Zealand substantially higher than many of their Western counterparts, like Australia ($47,000 USD) and the UK ($39,000 USD). New Zealand’s prosperity has been achieved throughContinue reading “Keynesian Kiwis?”
Korean economy under Moon
Elected in 2017 following the resignation and subsequent jailing of the disgraced Park Geun-hye, Moon Jae-In became the 12th President of South Korea. However, his legacy needs more to be desired. While his administration’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic proved effective relative to other Western economies, spiralling housing and energy costs alongside a slowing domesticContinue reading “Korean economy under Moon”
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