New York Times editorial page correspondent and Princeton economics professor Paul Krugman goes behind the political spin control, outlining how and why the proposed Bush tax cut would: eliminate the surplus (and put the budget back into a deficit) while it overstates it at the same time; fail to give the flagging economy the boost it claims to; benefit the extremely wealthy, while not doing much for those who need tax relief the most; force a raid on the Medicare surplus; and choke off spending on vital government services. Krugman also addresses the debate over cutting or eliminating the estate tax: He explains that as it only affects the profoundly rich, it would do nothing to help the vast majority of taxpayers. Rather, he says, it is the payroll tax that should be adjusted to help those who need help most.(Nicholas Sinisi)
Wielding his widely recognized powers of explanation, Paul Krugman lays bare the hidden facts behind the $2 trillion tax cut.
With huge budget surpluses just ahead, the question of whether to cut taxes has shifted to when? and by how much? With*Fuzzy Math, Paul Krugman dissects the Bush tax proposal and shows us who wins, who loses, and how quickly the tax cuts will consume the surplus. Always the equal-opportunity critic when it comes to faulty economics, Krugman also tucks into the Democratic alternatives to the Bush plan.
This little audiobook packs a big wallop. Together with major media appearances, it puts Krugman's wisdom and steely-eyed analysis firmly at the center of the debate about how to spend upwards of $2 trillion. It may very well change the course of history.
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With huge budget surpluses just ahead, the question of whether to cut taxes has shifted to when? and by how much? With*Fuzzy Math, Paul Krugman dissects the Bush tax proposal and shows us who wins, who loses, and how quickly the tax cuts will consume the surplus. Always the equal-opportunity critic when it comes to faulty economics, Krugman also tucks into the Democratic alternatives to the Bush plan.
This little audiobook packs a big wallop. Together with major media appearances, it puts Krugman's wisdom and steely-eyed analysis firmly at the center of the debate about how to spend upwards of $2 trillion. It may very well change the course of history.
Fuzzy Math: The Essential Guide to the Bush Tax Plan
Wielding his widely recognized powers of explanation, Paul Krugman lays bare the hidden facts behind the $2 trillion tax cut.
With huge budget surpluses just ahead, the question of whether to cut taxes has shifted to when? and by how much? With*Fuzzy Math, Paul Krugman dissects the Bush tax proposal and shows us who wins, who loses, and how quickly the tax cuts will consume the surplus. Always the equal-opportunity critic when it comes to faulty economics, Krugman also tucks into the Democratic alternatives to the Bush plan.
This little audiobook packs a big wallop. Together with major media appearances, it puts Krugman's wisdom and steely-eyed analysis firmly at the center of the debate about how to spend upwards of $2 trillion. It may very well change the course of history.
With huge budget surpluses just ahead, the question of whether to cut taxes has shifted to when? and by how much? With*Fuzzy Math, Paul Krugman dissects the Bush tax proposal and shows us who wins, who loses, and how quickly the tax cuts will consume the surplus. Always the equal-opportunity critic when it comes to faulty economics, Krugman also tucks into the Democratic alternatives to the Bush plan.
This little audiobook packs a big wallop. Together with major media appearances, it puts Krugman's wisdom and steely-eyed analysis firmly at the center of the debate about how to spend upwards of $2 trillion. It may very well change the course of history.
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BN ID: | 2940171844585 |
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Publisher: | Penguin Random House |
Publication date: | 06/12/2001 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
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