The Beacon – 31 March 2009
From taxes to health care to the recession to the Great Depression, there's a little history, a little reflection and a little wishful thinking in this edition of The Beacon.
Great Myths of the Great Depression
In this 15 minute video, Dr. Lawrence Reed, President of the Foundation for Economic Education, discusses the myths surrounding the Great Depression.
Ten Lessons for the Recession
New Zealand's Sir Roger Douglas with lessons on how to stimulate economic growth in this recession.
Gov’t wage freeze questioned
A two year freeze on public sector wages is part of the latest New Brunswick budget. AIMS Research Manager Bobby O'Keefe suggests wage freezes are not a great economic tool. However, public sector workers in that province will still see an increase in wages, because the government is also lowering income taxes.
The road to lower taxes leads to New Brunswick
The plan to lower taxes in New Brunswick takes a page out of AIMS own work on such public policy. In this op-ed that appeared in the Globe and Mail, AIMS Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill explains how tax cuts can do more to stimulate the economy than infrastructure spending.
NB will see your stimulus and raise you, tax relief
New Brunswick's plan to lower taxes is in line with research presented by AIMS that shows lowering income tax is a better way to stimulate the economy. This op-ed by AIMS Executive Vice-President Charles Cirtwill that appeared in several provincial daily newspapers shows why this tax policy is a major boost to New Brunswick.
Toward some good ol’ common sense
Alec Bruce a columnist for the Times & Transcript based his weekly column on the new tax program the New Brunswick government just announced. He says he agrees with AIMS Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill that this was a great step forward for the province.
Long-awaited tax reforms unveiled
The New Brunswick plan to lower taxes is the big star of this weeks provincial budget. In this story in the Telegraph-Journal, AIMS Executive Vice-President Charles Cirtwill explains that the plan is a positive step for boosting investment and job creation.
And we quote…
Everyone has something to say about the new tax program announced in New Brunswick. It was the focus in the Telegraph Journal's "And we quote" section this week. AIMS Executive Vice-President Charles Cirtwill opinion was featured.
Market Studies Institute Calls Budget Way to Self Sufficiency
AIMS Executive Vice-President Charles Cirtwill was featured on the CHSJ Country 94.1 blog speaking on New Brunswick's new tax program.