Dollar's Demise Traces Roots to U.S. Tax Trap: Kevin Hassett Nov 16, 2009
This version of the Laffer curve is now fairly widely acknowledged. But what is less commonly understood is that our graduated income tax also probably has reached the point where higher rates raise little new revenue, at least given the political landscape. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Hunger World's Biggest Problem Nov 4, 2009
As anyone who's struggled to grasp concepts like agency costs, horizontal equity or the Laffer curve knows, the science can be pretty dismal. That's especially true when considering the economic aspects of global hunger, where the news is bad and. (Newsmax)
Letter: A look at the shifting politics of health care reform Oct 24, 2009
John Burton wrote on Oct 23, 2009 2:33 PM:" Ed: No one has said that social spending is wrong: NO ONE. That sentiment is hogwash and you know it. What is the economic logic behind lower tax rates? As legend has it, the famous Laffer Curve was first drawn by economist Arthur Laffer in 1974 on a cocktail napkin at a small dinner meeting attended by the late Wall Street Journal editor Robert Bartley and such high-powered policymakers as Richard Cheney and Donald Rumsfeld. Laffer showed how two... (Montana Standard, MT)
Obama: 24-Hour News Cycle Feeding Anger Sep 21, 2009
The Laffer curve deficits, the war in Iraq, deregulation of speculative finance - how could we have gotten those things if we'd used "reason". What a weenie. (CBS News)
Tribune editorial:Falling tax revenues squeezing U.S. Aug 13, 2009
"LOLWas somebody thinking as much, or is this your spineless way of insinuating the failed Laffer curve theory? ". Barney wrote on Aug 12, 2009 11:20 AM:" Ah but Joey, look at the 1950's - Korean War and Republican in the WH (we all know that during time of war there is prosperity and building, thus more income taxes). 1960's - Vietnam war and President Kennedy lowered taxes because he agreed that when people are taxed less the economy grows. Plus Johnson's legislation didn't start until the... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Conservative group gives low ranking to Hawaii economic outlook Aug 11, 2009
Laffer is best known for advising President Ronald Reagan and bringing attention to what became known as the "Laffer curve," a concept that in certain situations government can increase tax revenues by cutting tax rates. The council said Laffer and co-authors Steve Moore and Jonathan Williams found that states with a high and rising tax burden are more likely to suffer through economic decline, while those with lower and falling tax burdens are more likely to enjoy economic growth. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Kill the VAT Now and Forever Jun 29, 2009
A few years back, I saw Arthur Laffer give a speech to the California Republican Party where he whole-heartedly endorsed the VAT. If you are not familiar with him, Dr. Laffer is the creator of the Laffer curve and quite a brilliant man. He is also a wonderfully nice and personable man, especially noteworthy for an economist most of whom can be duller than the typical CPA.. (Townhall.com)
Dow Sinks 130 as Bears Feast on Ratings Fears May 22, 2009
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Huge Crack in System of Drug Prosecution May 8, 2009
These hedonistic "hip hop" swine are destroying their own race, while black conservatives say next to nothing about this blight on their community-but instead rant about vouchers, and write arcane essays on taxes, the laffer curve, ad nauseum. Meanwhile, hip hop apologists like al sharpton, make excuses for these losers, and blame "society" for their lack of character and sorry upbringing by their sorry parents who are often as shiftless and immoral as their criminal offspring. (Townhall.com)
Remembering Jack Kemp May 4, 2009
In Congress, he honed his pro-free market views through long discourse with economists such as Arthur Laffer (whose famous "Laffer curve" on tax cuts was pivotal to the tax cuts Kemp first championed in the 1990's. . (Human Events Online)
Can we soak the rich? by Simon Sweetman Apr 28, 2009
in fact, although you don't seem to acknowledge it, what you are talking about is the Laffer curve, which is an economists model. And as such would not directly concern itself with the mechanics of taxation, but rather the effect of raising marginal tax rates on tax take. (Accounting Web, UK)
FOXBusiness: CEOs Face Threats Amid Outrage Apr 12, 2009
In fact, the Laffer curve was the foundation of what became Supply-Side Economics. And, for the record, Laffer never took credit for the idea, saying economists had been promoting the idea for centuries. (Fox News)
Future flushed down sewer Apr 4, 2009
" Stephen wrote on Apr 3, 2009 4:15 PM:" NY + Kip ~~~ The argument for supply-side economics comes down to interpreting which side of the Laffer curve we are on ... These facts indicatie that the tax rates are on the low side of the Laffer curve and should therefore be increased to optimize productivity. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
G-20 maps road for chaos Apr 1, 2009
Their productive capital will be depleted and growth impeded - the economy would be on the downside of the Laffer curve. During the past decade, many G-20 governments expanded fiscal spending for wars and other unproductive spending, causing large external deficits, exchange-rate instability, and a commodity and housing boom that have finally brought down the real economy. (Asia Times Online)
LETTER: State needs an increase in income tax rate Mar 29, 2009
ed miller wrote on Mar 27, 2009 12:34 PM:" Connie, you need to study Hauser's law. No matter what the tax rates have been, in postwar America tax revenues have remained at about 19.5% of GDP. I know that is federal, but it works the same for the states. It's common sense to anybody but liberals that if you raise taxes, it kills spending and jobs which lower GDP. So yes, the state is bringing a larger percentage of money, but a larger percentage of less money, works out about the same for revenue... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Huge Tax Increases Are Roiling California GOP Mar 3, 2009
California has now become America s most high-stakes and visible experiment in the efficacy of the Laffer Curve and supply side economics. Why the Crisis. (Human Events Online)
Krugman: Isakson plan would help the rich Feb 10, 2009
GT, the Laffer curve and supply side economics have never worked. It is eveident from the financial crisis the US is in, now. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The decision to block the stimulus package displays breathtaking arrogance. Feb 8, 2009
I fully concur with you on the Laffer Curve. I would also concur, if you would argue that the present tax payers are paying off, via superannuation account losses and expected job losses, the fiscal (expenditure) and monetary (debt) extravagance of corporate bank and non-bank managers and the follies of the 'free market ideologues' (as distinct from those who respect knowledge about markets, both theoretical and empirical). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
