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UK Proposes Drastic New Federal Budget
Today, the British government released its latest proposed budget, one which will dramatically slash spending and significantly raise taxes. All...
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Weekend Editorial Roundup
Here are the highlights from this weekend’s editorials on fiscal and budget policy: The Denver Post argued against both a second stimulus and the...
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MARKETWATCH June 14-18
Yes, financial markets too are being affected by the World Cup. So far today, trading is quiet – even though today is one of the famous Triple...
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France and Spain Begin to Tackle Deficit Woes
In the aftermath of the Greek financial crisis, leaders of European nations like France and Spain are taking steps to stabilize their economies and...
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MARKETWATCH: June 11, 2010
U.S. financial markets this week have continued to be dominated by global capital seeking a safe haven in U.S. Treasury instruments, as the eurozone...
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The Swiss Version of a Balanced Budget Amendment
As part of a celebration of Albert Gallatin's upcoming 250th birthday the Swiss Embassy held a panel discussing the Swiss federal government's "debt...
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Weekend Editorial Roundup
Here are the highlights from this weekend’s editorials on fiscal and budget policy: In light of Obama advisor Larry Summers’ recent speech on the...
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OECD on the Fiscal Outlook: The Way Forward
The OECD (the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the Paris-based think tank for the 31 richest countries) released its twice-a...
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Market Watch: More Spillover from Greece
Throughout the week, U.S. financial markets continued to be dominated by a global market “flight to quality” in response to perceived EU policy...
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Britain's Spending Cuts
With a new government in place, the UK is moving fast to trim their budget deficit. Treasury head George Osborne is expected to announce £6 billion in...
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MARKETWATCH THIS WEEK Is It Good to Be A Safe Haven?
U.S. markets continued to be dominated this week by the continuing roller coaster ride from the Greek (and eurozone) debt crisis. More positive U.S...
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Lessons from Portugal: A Way Forward from our Fiscal Impasse for U.S. Political Leaders
Inspiration can come from the most surprising places. Take Portugal, for instance. (Granted, there are major differences between the U.S. and...