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Learn to Love High Gas Prices

June 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

In a previous post, I advocated increasing taxes on gasoline to wean our country off oil and start spurring up interest in public transportation or alternative sources of energy. At the time, Hillary Clinton and John McCain were pushing for their own (failed) gas tax holiday plan. Most economists and policy wonks (as well as [...]

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Tags: economics · gas · policy

The Rich Feel the Pinch

May 11th, 2008 · No Comments

We all know our current economic situation is a major concern as the housing market still looks very bleak and will probably continue to stay that way for a little longer. But while the average American feels that way, how do the wealthy feel about their wealth? According to “The Fidelity Millionaire Outlook” survey sent [...]

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Tags: economics

The Gas Tax Repeal

May 1st, 2008 · No Comments

The federal excise tax on gasoline has been the cause for major buzz in all the presidential campaigns recently. John McCain and Hillary Clinton are proposing a temporary lift on the tax (an 18.4 cent one, mind you) for the summer so that a partial burden is lifted off the American people’s shoulders. Seriously? Barack [...]

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Tags: economics · gas · taxes